Pharmacy Tech Jobs in Phoenix, IL

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.
• 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 earned.
• Must comply with applicable state and federal regulations and company policies while assisting the pharmacist under supervision.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in the practice of pharmacy and in other Pharmacy Department duties in accordance with state and federal regulations and company policies.
• Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information, enter information accurately, and process prescriptions.
• Retrieve, count, and pour pharmaceutical drugs; verify medications and check for possible interactions.
• Assist pharmacists with scheduling and maintaining workflow, and immediately report prescription errors while following company error-reporting and Quality Improvement Program policies.
• Follow the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct and Good Faith Dispensing policy.
• 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 deliver a positive customer experience.
• Model customer-service best practices and develop relationships with valuable customers.
• 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 clerical duties as assigned.
• Assist with inventory management, including ordering, unpacking, checking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments.
• Use company asset-protection techniques and file claims for shipment overages, shortages, order errors, or damaged prescription drugs.
• May assist the pharmacist with clinical services, including collecting and labeling blood or urine samples, and coordinate services with pharmacy staff, Walgreens healthcare clinics, and external providers.
• Help maintain relationships with the local medical community through provider outreach and related activities.
• Keep the Pharmacy Department stocked, clean, neat, and orderly.
• Comply with company policies and procedures, maintain respectful coworker relationships, and complete special assignments and other assigned 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, obtain continuing education credits, and maintain knowledge and skills in healthcare and pharmacy.