Certified Pharmacy Technician

About the role

In accordance with state and federal regulations, assists the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy. Assists the pharmacist in the performance of other Pharmacy Department duties in accordance with Company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Uses pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.
• If PTCB certified, assists with and coaches pharmacy technicians in the operation of pharmacy systems and cashiers in the operation of the pharmacy cash registers.
• Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services.
• Serves as a liaison between the pharmacy and the local medical community, including physicians, nurses, and other health care providers.
• Assists pharmacists in scheduling and maintaining work flow.
• Reports, immediately, prescription errors to pharmacist on duty and adheres to Company policies and procedures in relation to pharmacy errors and the Quality Improvement Program.
• Strictly adheres to the Walgreen Co. policy regarding Good Faith Dispensing during all applicable prescription dispensing activities.
• Registers all related sales on assigned cash register, collects and handles cash as required.
• Takes customers to OTC aisle when possible to assist in locating products.
• Processes (corrects and resubmits) manual claims for third party program prescription services in a timely and efficient manner, and performs other clerical duties, as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager.
• Maintains knowledge of Company asset protection techniques, and files claims for warehouse overages (merchandise received, but not billed), shortages (merchandise billed, but not received), order errors or damaged goods involving Rx drugs.
• Assists and supports Pharmacy Department on inventory management activities, such as, ordering, unpacking, checking and storing shipment of pharmaceuticals.
• May assist pharmacist in administering clinical services including the collection and proper labeling of blood/urine samples from patients and other clinical services as required; assists pharmacy staff in coordination of clinical services, Walgreens healthcare clinics and external providers.
• Completes special assignments and other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. (Except in Puerto Rico)
• Willingness to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
• Preferred six months of experience in a retail environment.
• Preferred prior work experience with Walgreens.
• Preferred good math skills so they can fill prescriptions accurately, including counting, measuring and weighing medications.
• Preferred good computer skills.
• Preferred the knowledge of store inventory control.
• Preferred PTCB certification.

Skills

• PTCB certification
• Good math skills
• Good computer skills
• Knowledge of store inventory control

Benefits

The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits

Pay

$20.5 - $24 / Hourly