Pharmacy Technician
Company: Walgreens
Location: Yorktown
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
**Job Description:**+ 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.+ Responsible for using pharmacy systems to
obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions. If
PTCB or ExCPT certified, assists with and coaches pharmacy
technicians in the operation of pharmacy systems and cashiers in
the operation of the pharmacy cash registers.+ Models and delivers
a distinctive and delightful customer experience.**Customer
Experience**+ Engages customers and patients by greeting them and
offering assistance with products and services. Resolves customer
issues and answers questions to ensure a positive customer
experience.+ Models and shares customer service best practices with
all team members to deliver a distinctive and delightful customer
experience, including interpersonal habits (e.g., greeting, eye
contact, courtesy, etc.) and Walgreens service traits (e.g.,
offering help proactively, identifying needs, servicing until
satisfied, etc.).+ Develops strong relationships with most valuable
customers.**Operations**+ Under the supervision by the pharmacist,
assist in the practice of pharmacy, in accordance with state,
federal, and company policy. Reviews and complies with the Walgreen
Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct.+ Performs duties as assigned by
Pharmacy Manager, Staff Pharmacist and Store Manager including
utilizing pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information,
ensuring information is entered correctly, filling prescriptions by
retrieving, counting and pouring pharmaceutical drugs, verifying
medicine is correct, and checking for possible interactions.
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.+ Responsible and
accountable for registering all related sales on assigned cash
register, collects and handles cash as required. Takes customer to
OTC aisle when possible to assist in locating products.+ Handles
telephone calls that do not require personal attention of the
pharmacist, including those to physicians.+ 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.+ Assists and
supports Pharmacy Department on inventory management activities,
such as, ordering, unpacking, checking and storing shipment of
pharmaceuticals. 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.+ 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.+ Assists Pharmacy Manager and Staff Pharmacist
in developing and maintaining good relationships with the local
medical community, including physicians, nurses, and other health
care providers, by medical provider detailing and outreach to
health groups, retirement homes, nursing homes, and other forums
for enhancing growth opportunities.+ Assists with exterior and
interior maintenance by ensuring the Pharmacy Department is stocked
with adequate supplies, clean, neat and orderly in condition and
appearance.+ Complies with all company policies and procedures;
maintains respectful relationships with coworkers.+ Completes
special assignments and other tasks as assigned.**Training &
Personal Development**+ Earns and maintains PTCB or ExCPT
certification through the designated PTCB training program and/or
state required certification/registration. Otherwise, earns PTCB or
ExCPT certification as condition of promotion to senior
technician.+ Attends training and completes PPLs requested by
Manager and acquires continuing education credits. Maintains
knowledge and skill in healthcare and pharmacy, including latest
news and developments.**Job ID:** 898709BR**Title:** Pharmacy
Technician**Company Indicator:** Walgreens**Employment Type:**
Flexible hours**Job Function:** Retail**Full Store Address:** 2400
GEORGE WASHINGTON MEM HWY,YORKTOWN,VA,23693**Full District Office
Address:** 2400 GEORGE WASHINGTON MEM
HWY,YORKTOWN,VA,23693-03404-10453-S**External Basic
Qualifications:**+ Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking
English. (Except in Puerto Rico)+ Requires willingness to work
flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.**Preferred
Qualifications:**+ Prefer six months of experience in a retail
environment.+ Prefer to have prior work experience with Walgreens.+
Prefer good math skills so they can fill prescriptions accurately,
including counting, measuring and weighing medications.+ Prefer
good computer skills.+ Prefer the knowledge of store inventory
control.+ Prefer PTCB or ExCPT certification.The following
information is applicable for San Francisco, CA applicants:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will
consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and
conviction records.The following information is applicable to
Colorado only, in accordance with the Colorado Pay Equity Act.
Please review the available benefits and salary available for this
position by clicking here: jobs.walgreens.com/benefits . Walgreens
will provide applicants in other states with information related to
the position, to the extent required by state or local law, by
calling 1-866-967-5492.**Shift:** Various**Store:** 10453-YORKTOWN
VA
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