Pharmacy Tech Jobs in Phoenix, IL

About The Position

Requirements

• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English, except in Puerto Rico.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Must 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 obtained.
• Must comply with applicable state and federal regulations and company policies while assisting the pharmacist under direct supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of retail experience is preferred.
• Prior Walgreens work experience 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 by greeting them, offering help with products and services, resolving issues, and answering questions.
• Model and share customer-service practices, build relationships with valuable customers, and assist customers in locating over-the-counter products when possible.
• Assist the pharmacist in pharmacy practice under supervision and comply with state, federal, and company policies and the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct.
• Use pharmacy systems to enter and verify patient and drug information; retrieve, count, and pour medications; verify prescriptions; and check for possible interactions.
• Assist pharmacists with scheduling and maintaining workflow.
• Immediately report prescription errors to the pharmacist on duty and follow company error-reporting and Quality Improvement Program procedures.
• Follow the Company's Good Faith Dispensing policy during applicable prescription-dispensing activities.
• Register sales on the assigned cash register and collect and handle cash as required.
• 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 clerical duties as assigned.
• Support inventory management, including ordering, unpacking, checking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments; apply asset-protection procedures and file claims for shipment discrepancies or damaged prescription drugs.
• May assist pharmacists with clinical services, including collecting and properly labeling blood or urine samples, and help coordinate services with Walgreens healthcare clinics and external providers.
• Help maintain relationships with local medical professionals and community health organizations through provider outreach and detailing.
• Maintain the Pharmacy Department's supplies and keep the area clean, neat, and orderly.
• Comply with company policies and procedures, maintain respectful coworker relationships, and complete assigned special tasks.
• 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 manager-requested training, earn continuing education credits, and maintain knowledge of healthcare, pharmacy, and industry developments.