Pharmacy Tech (Certified)

Food City (K-VA-T Food Stores Inc)•Gatlinburg, TN

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About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Tech supports pharmacy operations by assisting with prescription intake and preparation, customer service, insurance claims, inventory, and general department upkeep. The role may receive oral prescriptions where permitted by state regulation and authorized by the Pharmacist in Charge. The position also operates a cash register and may be assigned additional duties as needed.

Requirements

Successfully complete the coursework and examination for certification from the PTCB or ICPT Pharmacy Certification Boards.

Responsibilities

Receive oral prescriptions from prescribers or authorized designees when permitted by state regulation and authorized by the Pharmacist in Charge, primarily new telephone prescriptions.
Provide and promote efficient and courteous customer service.
Answer telephone calls and handle questions that do not require a pharmacist’s expertise or judgment.
Receive written prescriptions and telephone refill requests.
Gather and record information needed to prepare and dispense prescriptions.
Store written prescription forms after prescriptions are dispensed.
Enter data into the computer.
Stock over-the-counter products and pharmacy department supplies.
Place completed prescriptions in the pickup area.
Assist in preparing insurance claims and verifying payments.
Help customers find over-the-counter products.
Maintain a clean department and work area.
Operate a cash register.
Perform additional duties as assigned.