Certified Pharmacy Technician Job Description

Certified Pharmacy Technician Job Description

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Certified pharmacy technician provides management with necessary information and reports through the use of excel based data sheets requiring understanding of basic math and graphical.

Certified Pharmacy Technician Duties & Responsibilities

To write an effective certified pharmacy technician job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included certified pharmacy technician job description templates that you can modify and use.

Sample responsibilities for this position include:

To assist the Pharmacist at all times to ensure that each customer / patient has a positive shopping experience at FRED’S and to ensure customer satisfaction
Assist customers with their questions, problems and complaints - in and out of the Pharmacy area
Refer all doctor’s calls and customer’s medical questions to Pharmacist
Retrieve and file pharmacy prescriptions in the appropriate files
Retrieve, count and measure drugs (except CIIS), cap and uncap vials and bottles
Assist Pharmacist in checking in, pricing, and putting away drug orders (except CII) and with all third party transactions including the completion of any paperwork
Adhere to established dress code
Obtain information for new prescriptions insurance and coverage
Monitoring the sales floor to ensure teammates are performing assigned duties
Cross-train in other department responsibilities and workflows

Certified Pharmacy Technician Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for Certified Pharmacy Technician

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: PTCB

Education for Certified Pharmacy Technician

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the certified pharmacy technician job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Associate Degree in Technical, Pharmacy, Education, Pharmacy Technician, General Education, Associates, Graduate, Supervision, Computer, Medical

Skills for Certified Pharmacy Technician

Desired skills for certified pharmacy technician include:

Company asset protection techniques
Damaged goods involving Rx drugs
Files claims for warehouse overages
Order errors
Store inventory control
Subtraction
Addition
Basic math: counting
Products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products
Basic math

Desired experience for certified pharmacy technician includes:

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) required
One plus years experience in customer service environment is desired
Previous experience in healthcare industry a plus
Ability to calculate ratios & proportions for pharmaceutical needs as demonstrated by work sample
Continuing Education (CE) requirements must be on going
Performs initial receipt and review of non-formulary or prior authorization requests against plan approved critera

Certified Pharmacy Technician Examples

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Certified Pharmacy Technician Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of certified pharmacy technician. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for certified pharmacy technician
  • Demonstrates the highest level of confidentiality standards in handling of customer relations, medical and prescription records and Health Insurance Prortability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) compliance
  • Operates Pharmacy cash register and Electronic Signature Capture system according to policy and procedures in order to maintain accuate records of customer transactions
  • Handles patient concerns in a professional manner
  • Maintains a clean, neat and orderly work area in order to maximize efficiency of the department, minimize errors and promote excellent service
  • Exhibits accuracy in all stages of the filling process (CQI program)
  • Demonstrates accuracy entering prescription and insurance information into the computer and reduces audit risk by utilizing proper prescription procedures such as Dispense as Written (DAW), days supply and take as directed sigs (directions)
  • Understands and utilizes the Inventory Management system in order to maintain proper inventory levels and reduce partial filled prescriptions, processes received orders, wholesaler returns and expired returns and navigates and utilizes Cardinal.com functions
  • Operates the Pharmacy computer system including entering and extracting information for maximum efficiency of the department and accurate records and reports
  • Abides by all State, Federal and Company Pharmacy rules and regulations
  • Receive telephone orders for prescriptions where applicable by law
Qualifications for certified pharmacy technician
  • Cheerfully invite customers to the Pharmacy service area
  • Tell customer the total of their order
  • Clearly count back change to the customer
  • Follow proper VIC card procedures
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician
  • Concentration and attention to detail- often under time pressures
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Certified Pharmacy Technician Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a certified pharmacy technician. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for certified pharmacy technician
  • Utilize barcode scanners to confirm NDC match on prescription label and stock bottles
  • Count or measure the prescribed quantity of product ordered by physician and approved by pharmacist
  • Place the label partially on the prescription bottle, such that a full image of the label can be procured
  • Complete opening checklist before unlocking door at the beginning of business day to include verifying functionality of audio/visual link with pharmacist through the telepharmacy software
  • Use telepharmacy software to take images and submit prescriptions to the pharmacist for verification after taking required images
  • Bag approved prescriptions and prepare for sale via patient caregiver pick-up, delivery, mail-order
  • Process sale of prescriptions using (POS), properly notifying the patient of legal requirment to speak with Pharmacist, ensure that all patients that require counseling are counseled by a pharmacist via TelePharm
  • Daily clean and sanitize counters, couting trays, vacuum floors, and remove trash
  • Generate daily reports as necessary
  • Receive and file daily inventory reports as necessary
Qualifications for certified pharmacy technician
  • Current registration as certified Pharmacy technician with Montana State Board of Pharmacy
  • Completion of a formal Pharmacy Technician training program, preferred
  • Respirator Fit Testing - Required
  • Hospital experience highly preferred, but not required
  • PTCB Certification required within 6 months of the Date of Hire
  • State Board of Pharmacy Registration required
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Certified Pharmacy Technician Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a certified pharmacy technician. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for certified pharmacy technician
  • Prepares I.V
  • Completes unit/floor inspections as assigned
  • Orders medication based on PAR levels
  • Orders medication based on clinical needs in conjunction with formulary initiatives
  • Responsible for the review and transmission of pharmacy medication scripts following the established Facey Medication Protocol Program
  • Submits prescription refills via an electronic task for immediate approval to the pharmacy for medications predefined in the guidelines and protocols established by the medical group
  • Makes appointments for patients as required by the Facey Medication Protocol Program
  • Provides education, training and guidance to Pharmacy Refill Technicians and Clinical Practitioners
  • Provides excellent customer service to patients, pharmacy personnel and Facey clinical staff and providers
  • Be responsible for the review and transmission of pharmacy medication scripts following the established Facey Medication Protocol Program
Qualifications for certified pharmacy technician
  • Must be capable of lifting forty pounds
  • At least six months of previous experience with a working knowledge of metric system along with names, strengths and dosage forms of medications
  • Must have a current Pharmacy Tech License nationally and in Texas
  • Able to scan and bag all merchandise
  • Must meet all guidelines and regulations as prescribed or required by the state Board of Pharmacy in the state in which this position will practice
  • Policies and procedures has knowledge of federal and state pharmacy regulations
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Certified Pharmacy Technician Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of certified pharmacy technician. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for certified pharmacy technician
  • Make appointments for patients as required by the Facey Medication Protocol Program
  • Provide education, training and guidance to Pharmacy Refill Technicians and Clinical Practitioners
  • Provide excellent customer service to patients, pharmacy personnel and Facey clinical staff and providers
  • Compound creams, ointments, and oral solutions under direction of pharmacist
  • Sort and file patient orders, profiles, prescriptions and other records
  • Access pharmacy computer system to record information, run programs, print reports and labels
Qualifications for certified pharmacy technician
  • PTCB national certification
  • One year pharmacy tech experience preferred
  • Must possess basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs Word, Excel and Power Point applications
  • Prefer good math skills so they can fill prescriptions accurately, including counting, measuring and weighing medications
  • Prefer good computer skills
  • Prefer PTCB certification

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