What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician - Retail position at St. Joseph's/Candler?
- Position Summary
- Under the direct supervision of pharmacists, this position is responsible for performing all of the functions of a Pharmacy Technician I when required as well as assists pharmacists with data collection and entry of patient demographics, answers phones; checks in and puts up stock. Checks expiration dates of drugs; operates cash register; runs reports on computer; checks voice messages on refill line and any other assignment deemed appropriate by the Pharmacy Manager. Excellent Customer Service is maintained at all times.
- Education
- High School Diploma - Preferred
- Experience
- 1-2 Years retail pharmacy - Preferred
- License & Certification
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the Georgia Board of Pharmacy - Required
- Core Job Functions
- Fills prescription with correct medications. Places filled prescription next to written prescription and source for pharmacist to check. Accurately bubble-packs SOURCE/nursing home medications correctly as needed.
- Accurately enters patient data into QS/1. Reviews completed prescriptions for dates greater than 2 weeks. Returns medication to stock and reverses transaction in QS/1. Appropriately disposes of label.
- Inputs correct transaction information for customer payment. Collects appropriate payment in multiple forms (cash, check, credit card or payroll deduct). Makes proper change for customer when necessary. Able to close out register at end of day appropriately.
- Identifies and restocks outdated medications. Returns excess stock to wholesaler for credit. Maintains pharmacy in neat and orderly fashion.
- Acknowledges customers upon entering the pharmacy. Addresses issues with customers in timely fashion. Ensures courtesy and respect for all customers in person or by telephone.