Pharmacy Technician - Data Entry

Overview :

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Typical schedule will be within 8 : 30-5 or 9-5 : 30pm (Monday though Friday)

POSITION SUMMARY :

Under the direction of the Pharmacy Supervisor / Manager, the pharmacy technician for data entry is responsible for processing prescriptions according to client specifications, and other duties assigned.

Responsibilities :

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Verify information on prescriptions received prior to processing (correct prescriber, name of patient, patient information, medication, dose, quantity, number of refills, lot, and expiration date).

Communicate with Louisville Knipper Pharmacy (LKP) representatives as necessary to ensure medication compliance, medication and supply inventory, and overall coordination of care and as applicable.

Follow HIPAA and privacy law guidelines, and any other local or federal laws.

Maintain all records including prescription logs and related files.

Evaluate all completed prescriptions / authorizations to ensure that the appropriate information has been obtained to allow for compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

Perform follow up on all outstanding prescriptions / authorizations and communicate discrepancies to pharmacist or PSC technicians.

Perform problem solving on order delays.

Maintain a clean and orderly work site.

Perform routine and professional pharmacy functions.

Accountable for checking patient history for any duplicate orders and follow proper procedures.

The above duties are meant to be representative of the position and not all-inclusive.

Qualifications :

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS :

High School diploma or equivalent

Kentucky Pharmacy Technician Registration

Kentucky requires a licensed pharmacy technician to be over the age of 18.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

One (1) year of previous specialty pharmacy technician experience.

Nationally certified through the PTCB or another approved certifying agency

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :

Knowledge of medical terminology (including sig codes and Roman numerals), brand and generic names of medications, and general pharmacy terminology

Computer literacy to include operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite, presentation software, communication and collaboration tools, and Adobe PDF or comparable

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent problem-solving and organization skills

Ability to learn from a variety of techniques

Ability to follow established process flows

Basic math skills

Attention to detail

Work independently with little supervision and meet daily expectations

Ability to perform repetitious work accurately

Ability to recognize subtle differences in names and numbers

Ability to work effectively in highly stressful situations, exhibiting flexibility in changing situations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Location of job activities 100% inside

Noise and / or vibrations exposure

Occasional lifting 20lbs

Sit for prolonged periods of time

Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity

Sufficient to operate standard office equipment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.