Pharmacy Tech (Certified)
About The Position
The Certified Pharmacy Technician supports pharmacy operations and customer service. Duties include receiving prescriptions and refill requests, gathering and recording prescription information, entering data into the computer, assisting with insurance claims and payment verification, stocking products and supplies, placing completed prescriptions in the pickup area, and operating the cash register. The technician also answers calls and handles questions that do not require a pharmacist’s expertise or judgment, helps customers locate over-the-counter products, and maintains a clean department and work area. Where permitted by state regulations and authorized by the Pharmacist in Charge, the technician may receive oral prescriptions from prescribers or their authorized designees. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Requirements
- Successfully complete the coursework and examination for certification from the PTCB or ICPT Pharmacy Certification Boards.
Responsibilities
- If permitted by state regulation and authorized by the Pharmacist in Charge, receive oral prescriptions from prescribers or their authorized designees, primarily new telephone prescriptions.
- Provide and promote efficient and courteous customer service.
- Answer the telephone 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 pharmacy department and work area.
- Assist in maintaining and stocking pharmacy department supplies.
- Operate the cash register.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Weekly paychecks with direct deposit
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Medical plan with wellness benefits
- Dental plan
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacations
- Associate offers
- Flexible schedules
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
