CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Pharmacy TechnicianThe Pharmacy Technician performs routine tasks at the direction of a pharmacist including processing/verifying prescription information, filling prescriptions, filing forms, and overseeing inventory.Key ResponsibilitiesGreets patients and determines their needs.Reviews prescriptions for accuracy and completeness. Processes prescription information in the computer per insurance and CCHS guidelines.Prepares prescriptions at the direction of the pharmacist by counting, pouring, weighing, and or measuring medications. Selects appropriate container and affixes correct labels.Accepts and gives prescription information according to State law and CCHS policies.Uses point-of-sale equipment to record sale of prescriptions and collects proper payments according to Pharmacy guidelines. Asks patients if they want to be counseled on their medications and refers them to pharmacist, if needed.Establishes and maintains patient profiles and records on computer using Pharmacy software.Stocks medications and takes inventories at the direction of a pharmacist. Orders medications as needed.Performs other duties, as needed.Position RequirementsEducation: High school plus specialized training (completion of accredited Pharmacy Technician program).Experience: At least one year experience as a Pharmacy Technician.Licenses or Certifications: Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) required. Incumbents must be registered with the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy.Mental Requirements:Level 1– Requires some concentration and normal attention. Generally, once the job is learned, the tasks can be performed more or less automatically.Level 2– Requires high periods of concentration intermittently and normal attention. Generally, even once the job is learned, tasks will require normal attention to deal with recurring variables.X - Level 3– Requires a high level of concentration and high level of attention intermittently. Generally, the approach to tasks may be consistent, but the number of steps required and/or the number of variables involved creates the possibility of errors unless the incumbent pays close attention.Physical Requirements:Activity - Approximate % of Time - CommentsSitting - 25% - Entering prescriptionsStanding - 50% - Filling prescriptionsWalking - 25% - Assisting customers100%Approximate percentage of time lifting, pulling and/or pushing: 20%Maximum number of pounds required (with or without assistance): 20 lbs.Types of objects the incumbent is required to lift/pull/push. Drug wholesaler totes, boxes of labels, copy paper, and prescriptionsMachines and Equipment Used:Machines, Equipment, Tools - Approximate % of Time - Degree of Hand:Eye Coordination RequiredComputer - 80% - HighTelephone - 15% - NormalCounting Machine - 5% - NormalApproximate percentage of time incumbent spends in on-the-job travel, excluding commuting to regular work location: N/AWorking Conditions:Typical office-type environment but with regular exposure to patients that may be contagious.