Certified Pharmacy Technician Order Entry

NHC HealthCare, Charleston; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

NHC HealthCare Charleston is seeking an Order Entry Technician to accurately enter new prescriptions and refills into the pharmacy system. You will collaborate with pharmacists and technicians to expedite orders, while maintaining HIPAA compliance and strong attention to detail.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma, state-registered technician license, and at least one year of experience in a retail, hospital, or long-term care pharmacy.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Pharmacy technician license/certification in good standing
• Minimum 1 year as pharmacy technician in retail, hospital, or long-term care
• Knowledge of brand name/generic medications
• Experience with alpha-numeric data entry
• Basic medical terminology and ability to interpret prescriptions
• Math and analytical skills
• Knowledge of SIG codes
• Experience with document imaging
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Able to read/write/speak English

Responsibilities

• Enter new and refill prescriptions into the pharmacy system
• Work with pharmacy technicians and pharmacists to expedite orders
• Meet department goals with the Order Entry Team Leader
• Follow safety, attendance, and dress code policies
• Follow HIPAA and other regulations
• Ensure safety policy and procedures are adhered to
• Comply with state and federal regulations related to pharmacy practices
• Provide excellent customer service to centers by phone, Teams, or fax
• Participate in quarterly inventory
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Data entry

Pharmacy terminology

Customer service

HIPAA knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy technician license/certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Pharmacy software

Job description

Position Overview

The Order Entry Technician is responsible for entering prescriptions and refills into the pharmacy system with both speed and accuracy. Technicians must be responsive and courteous when addressing/interacting with centers/health care providers. Successful Technicians are dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of the position; understanding provider information and using it to improve products and services we deliver; establishing and maintaining effective relationship with co-workers and health care provider; thus, gaining their trust and respect.

Responsibilities

• Enter new and refill prescriptions into the pharmacy system
• Work with pharmacy technicians and pharmacists to expedite orders
• Work in collaboration with the Order Entry Team Leader to meet department goals and objectives
• Comply with department policies regarding safety, attendance, and dress code
• Follow all applicable government regulations, including HIPAA
• Ensure safety policy and procedures are consistently adhered to and practiced
• Comply with all applicable state and federal regulations related to pharmacy practices
• Provide excellent customer service when communicating to the centers by phone, Microsoft Teams, or fax.
• Participate in quarterly inventory.
• Other duties as assigned; Job duties may vary depending on business needs

Physical Demands

• This is a sedentary position which may require sitting at computer up to seven (7) hours per day
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Pharmacy technician licenses/certifications required by state regulations and state of practice in good standing
• Minimum of one (1) year working as a pharmacy technician in retail, hospital or long-term care pharmacy facility
• Knowledge of brand name/generic medications
• Experience with alpha-numeric data entry
• Must have a basic understanding of medical terminology with ability to interpret prescriptions and doctors’ orders
• Math and analytical skills
• Knowledge of SIG codes
• Experience with document imaging
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook required
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Able to work at a moderate speed
• Able to work during inclement weather
• Reliable
• Problem solver
• Good organization/Attention to detail

Benefits

Excellent pay and benefits for full time employment including health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with generous company match, stock options, and more.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.