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 evenings and weekends.
• Earn and maintain PTCB certification through the designated training program and/or state-required certification or registration; PTCB certification is a condition of promotion to senior technician if not otherwise earned.
• Follow state and federal regulations and company policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Engage customers and patients, offer assistance, resolve issues, answer questions, and model customer-service practices.
• Assist the pharmacist in pharmacy practice under supervision and comply with applicable laws, company policies, and the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct.
• Use pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information accurately; retrieve, count, and pour medications; verify medicines; and check for possible interactions.
• Assist pharmacists with scheduling and maintaining workflow; promptly report prescription errors and follow error-reporting and Quality Improvement Program procedures.
• Follow Good Faith Dispensing policy during applicable prescription dispensing activities.
• Register sales on the assigned cash register and collect and handle cash as required.
• Help customers locate 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.
• Support inventory management by ordering, unpacking, checking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments; identify and file claims for shipment overages, shortages, order errors, and damaged prescription drugs.
• May assist pharmacists with clinical services, including collecting and labeling patient blood or urine samples, and coordinate clinical services with Walgreens healthcare clinics and external providers.
• Assist Pharmacy Manager and Staff Pharmacist with outreach and relationship-building with local healthcare providers and community groups.
• Maintain adequate supplies and ensure the Pharmacy Department is clean, neat, and orderly.
• Maintain respectful relationships with coworkers and comply with company policies and procedures; complete special assignments and other tasks as assigned.
• Earn and maintain PTCB certification through the designated training program and/or state-required certification or registration; otherwise, earn PTCB certification as a condition of promotion to senior technician.
• Attend requested training, complete PPLs, obtain continuing education credits, and maintain knowledge and skills in healthcare and pharmacy.