LTC PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - RX RENEWAL COORDINATOR

Freedom Home Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,174 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Life insurance

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a Renewal Coordinator for a fully on-site role in the Chicago area. You will manage controlled-substance prescriptions, ensure DEA compliance, and support order-entry with high accuracy and speed.

The position emphasizes attention to detail and independent work while collaborating with the pharmacy team. Ideal candidates hold a valid Certified Pharmacy Technician license and have experience in LTC pharmacy environments, with strong data-entry and computer skills to handle

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered license in the state of practice: Certified Pharmacy Technician.
• Experience in a specialized pharmacy order-entry environment and/or LTC pharmacy required.
• Meticulous attention to detail and excellent accuracy rate.
• Knowledge of DEA rules and regulations pertaining to long-term care pharmacy.
• Strong data entry, 10-key, and math skills.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, work independently and co-operatively with others within and outside the department.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Windows operating systems, Framework LTC, and document management software; able to master new programs quickly and efficiently.
• Able to operate pharmacy equipment and office machinery, with an adequate range of motion and mobility required to supply and operate such equipment, including the ability to sit, stand, bend, walk and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently manage the receipt, resolution, and association of written/faxed controlled-substance prescriptions or refill requests in a computer-based document management system.
• Consistently maintain processes to obtain and file timely, accurate documentation of legal prescriptions for controlled substances as required by the company, DEA, and pharmacy regulations.
• Verify that order information is complete and accurate and complies with all DEA requirements.
• Contact prescribers for refill authorizations.
• File documentation and hard-copy controlled substance prescriptions as required by Forum, DEA, and pharmacy regulations.
• Assist order entry with entering data and processing new prescriptions and refills for controlled and other medication orders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

10-key

Math skills

English communication

Education

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Windows operating systems

Framework LTC

Document management software

Job description

$1,000 Sign On Bonus

Pay Range: $19.00 to $24.00 per hour

Shift: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm

Every Other weekend & 3 Holidays per year required

Fully on-site position

If you believe in enjoying your workdays, having balance in your life, being rewarded for strong performance, and getting opportunities to learn and grow, wed love to talk to you about joining our family.

We offer competitive compensation that includes:

• Generous paid time off (PTO) program plus paid time for catastrophic illness
• Paid life insurance
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Excellent 401(k) program with company match
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Discounted Forum-wear
• Discounted prescription & OTC purchase program
• Click here for detailed benefit information

For more than 50 years, we've served those who cannot care for themselves and the heroes who care for them. Join us in helping long-term care facilities improve resident care by making medications easier.

Were a diverse, yet close-knit, team of hard workers committed to using technology and Lean Six Sigma to improve quality, eliminate unnecessary work, and support an employee-driven culture.

What you'll do as a Renewal Coordinator:

• Accurately and efficiently manage the receipt, resolution, and association of written/faxed controlled-substance prescriptions or refill requests in a computer-based document management system.
• Consistently maintain processes to obtain and file timely, accurate documentation of legal prescriptions for controlled substances as required by the company, DEA, and pharmacy regulations, including but not limited to:
  • Matching hard-copy prescriptions with existing Rx numbers.
  • Processing C3-5 no-refill reports and weekly control reports.
  • Generating and processing CII profile-scan reports.
  • Filing legal prescriptions and signed physician letters by prescription number.
  • Adjusting physician prescription status for future fills.
• Verify that order information is complete and accurate and complies with all DEA requirements.
• Contact prescribers for refill authorizations.
• File documentation and hard-copy controlled substance prescriptions as required by Forum, DEA, and pharmacy regulations. Perform additional clerical duties relating to the updating and organizing of information in the control area.
• Assist order entry with entering data and processing new prescriptions and refills for controlled and other medication orders.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we need:

• Current unencumbered license in the state of practice: Certified Pharmacy Technician.
• Experience in a specialized pharmacy order-entry environment and/or LTC pharmacy required.
• Meticulous attention to detail and excellent accuracy rate.
• Knowledge of DEA rules and regulations pertaining to long-term care pharmacy.
• Strong data entry, 10-key, and math skills.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, work independently and co-operatively with others within and outside the department.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Windows operating systems, Framework LTC, and document management software; able to master new programs quickly and efficiently.
• Able to operate pharmacy equipment and office machinery, with an adequate range of motion and mobility required to supply and operate such equipment, including the ability to sit, stand, bend, walk and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds.