Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
Attain the highest level of customer relations, expedite the processing of prescriptions and help to maintain the non-prescription aspects of the pharmacy department. Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) required (PTCB). All functions of duties of the certified pharmacy technician shall be performed under the direct supervision of the pharmacist on duty. The pharmacist on duty will be working in close proximity with the certified pharmacy technician to ensure adequate control or supervision and shall verify and document certified pharmacy technician work. The primary purpose of the certified pharmacy technician is to expedite the processing of prescriptions. The key to productivity is the ability of the certified pharmacy technician to initiate the necessary procedure to start the process of filling the prescription. Therefore, the certified pharmacy technician needs to be organized.
Requirements
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) required (PTCB)
- Must be organized.
- Must perform all duties necessary and allowable, by policy or law, in the preparation necessary prior to the filling of the prescriptions by the pharmacist and in the distribution of the prescription to the patient, once all necessary dispensing duties are performed by the pharmacist.
Responsibilities
- Receive new prescriptions from customers, verifying name, address, birth date, and prescriber's name.
- Obtain drug name or Rx number for refills from customers.
- Enter prescription information into the computer for processing new or refilled prescriptions.
- Enter information into the computer to process electronic third-party claims for insurance payments.
- Retrieve appropriate medication from stock.
- Scan stock bottles to ensure correct medication and print prescription labels.
- Count tablets/capsules or pour liquids in appropriate quantities.
- Place medications in appropriate containers and affix prescription labels.
- Affix appropriate auxiliary labels.
- Assist the pharmacist in preparing and reconstituting medications.
- Answer the telephone and direct calls to the pharmacist for new prescriptions, medical questions, or judgmental decisions.
- Accommodate customers picking up prescriptions, including cash register transactions.
- Complete and process third-party documents.
- Organize and file new prescriptions and patient profiles.
- Restock and reorder supplies such as vials, bags, printer labels, and paper.
- Manage inventory: receive drug orders, sticker items, restock shelves, verify shipments against invoices, and report discrepancies.
- Clean pharmacy shelves and work areas.
- Check inventory for appropriate shelf life, pull expired or nearly expired items, catalog them, and return for credit.
- Assist the pharmacist by reordering items, ordering new items, and managing shorted/backordered items.
- Communicate with support companies via telephone, including third-party insurance companies, wholesale companies, and vendors.
- Communicate with the pharmacy manager on progress and policies.
- Consult regularly with the pharmacy manager or staff pharmacist to expedite prescription processing.
- Maintain company loyalty, set a good example, and project a positive attitude.
- Maintain the highest level of customer relations.
- Carry out daily housekeeping, cleanliness, and sanitation programs.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism in dress, personal appearance, and grooming.
- Adhere to cash register policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
