Pharmacy Tech (Certified)

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

10d•$16 - $18

About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Tech supports pharmacy operations and customer service by receiving prescription requests, gathering and recording the information needed to prepare prescriptions, entering data into the computer, and placing completed prescriptions in the pickup area. The role also assists with insurance claims and payment verification, stocks over-the-counter products and pharmacy supplies, helps customers locate over-the-counter products, maintains a clean work area, and operates a cash register. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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