Certified Pharmacy Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English, except in Puerto Rico.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of experience in a retail environment.
• Prior work experience with Walgreens.
• Good math skills for accurately counting, measuring, and weighing medications.
• Good computer skills.
• Knowledge of store inventory control.
• PTCB certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist under direct supervision and in accordance with state, federal, and company policies.
• Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information, enter information accurately, and process prescriptions.
• Retrieve, count, and pour medications; verify the medicine and check for possible interactions.
• Assist the pharmacist with scheduling and maintaining workflow.
• Report prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty and follow company error policies and the Quality Improvement Program.
• Follow the Good Faith Dispensing policy during applicable prescription dispensing activities.
• Register sales on the assigned cash register and collect and handle cash as required.
• Engage customers and patients, offer assistance, resolve issues, answer questions, and model customer service best practices.
• Develop strong relationships with valuable customers and assist customers in locating over-the-counter products when possible.
• Handle telephone calls that do not require the pharmacist’s personal attention, including calls to physicians.
• Correct and resubmit manual third-party prescription claims promptly and perform other assigned clerical duties.
• Assist with inventory activities, including ordering, unpacking, checking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments.
• Maintain knowledge of asset-protection techniques and file claims for pharmaceutical shipment overages, shortages, order errors, or damaged goods.
• May assist with clinical services, including collecting and properly labeling blood or urine samples, and coordinating services with pharmacy staff, Walgreens healthcare clinics, and external providers.
• Assist pharmacy leaders in maintaining relationships with local medical professionals and conducting outreach to healthcare groups and care facilities.
• Help keep the Pharmacy Department stocked, clean, neat, and orderly.
• Comply with company policies and procedures and maintain respectful relationships with coworkers.
• Complete special assignments and other assigned tasks.
• Earn and maintain PTCB certification through the designated training program and/or required state certification or registration; otherwise, earn PTCB certification as a condition of promotion to senior technician.
• Attend training, complete requested PPLs, earn continuing education credits, and maintain knowledge and skills in healthcare and pharmacy.