Pharmacy Tech Jobs in Phoenix, IL

About The Position

Requirements

• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English, except in Puerto Rico.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
• 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.

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

• Assist the pharmacist under direct supervision in the practice of pharmacy and perform other pharmacy department duties in accordance with state and federal regulations and company policies.
• Use pharmacy systems to enter and verify patient and drug information and process prescriptions.
• Retrieve, count, and pour medications; verify medicines 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-reporting and Quality Improvement Program policies.
• Follow Good Faith Dispensing policy during applicable prescription dispensing activities.
• Register sales on an assigned cash register and collect and handle cash as required.
• Greet customers and patients, offer assistance, resolve issues, answer questions, and provide a positive customer experience.
• 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 in a timely manner and perform assigned clerical duties.
• Assist with pharmacy inventory management, including ordering, unpacking, checking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments.
• Maintain knowledge of 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 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 healthcare organizations through provider outreach and detailing.
• Ensure the Pharmacy Department has adequate supplies and is clean, neat, and orderly.
• Comply with company policies and procedures and maintain respectful relationships with coworkers.
• 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 training requested by the manager, acquire continuing education credits, and maintain knowledge and skills in healthcare and pharmacy.
• If PTCB certified, assist with and coach pharmacy technicians in pharmacy-system operations and cashiers in pharmacy-register operations.