Order Entry Technician

Palmetto Infusion; Columbia, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Health Savings Account

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discounts

Referral Program

SmartDollar Program

Holidays

Job summary

Palmetto Infusion in Columbia, South Carolina, is seeking an Order Entry Technician to accurately enter and verify orders in our EMR, review details for accuracy, and coordinate with pharmacy and care teams to ensure timely processing and delivery.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of pharmacy technician experience, with a focus on attention to detail, compliance with SOPs, and effective communication with staff and patients to support high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of pharmacy technician experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify order details for accuracy and address discrepancies.
• Ensure orders are entered accurately following SOPs.
• Request updated orders and escalate clarifications as needed.
• Communicate order changes or new orders to relevant staff.
• Monitor ongoing requests to ensure timely follow-up.

Skills

Pharmacy technician experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Palmetto Infusion provides comprehensive ambulatory and home-based infusion services to both acute and chronically ill patients. Our centers care for people by providing patients and their families with a convenient, affordable, and safe place to receive infusion treatments. We strive for more than personal service – always delivering a warm and attentive health care experience that boosts patients’ state-of-mind, improves their health, and quality of life.

At Palmetto Infusion, we believe in creating an experience that goes beyond just a job. It's about being part of something bigger than yourself - a connected group of caretakers who work together to restore health and hope to our patients. We call it The Palmetto Experience, and we believe it's what sets us apart from other employers.

For our employees, The Palmetto Experience means we serve and support people in our purpose to restore health and hope, we build a culture of belonging and collaboration, we deliver on our promise to treat people with respect and empathy, and we strive to embrace change and search for new opportunities.

About the Role:

The Order Entry Technician is primarily responsible for handling the accurate and efficient entry of orders into our electronic medical records system (EMR). This includes reviewing orders for accuracy, inputting specific order details into the EMR, and coordinating with other teams or departments to ensure timely processing and delivery.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED.

Experience/Education: 1 year of pharmacy technician experience.

Essential Functions:

• Review and verify order details received for accuracy and address and escape any issues or discrepancies.
• Ensure orders are entered accurately, following guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Request updated orders for current patients, escalating order clarifications as needed.
• Responsible for communicating order changes or new orders to pertinent staff members.
• Monitors on-going requests to ensure the appropriate follow up is completed in a timely manner.

About the Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance
• Additional Voluntary Supplemental Plans
• Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Health Savings Account
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts
• Ramsey SmartDollar Program
• Referral Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Company Holidays

At Palmetto Infusion, we believe that patient advocacy is at the heart of everything we do, regardless of our roles within the organization. Each member of our team is dedicated to putting the needs and well-being of our patients first. Whether we're working directly with patients or supporting them behind the scenes, our commitment to being a compassionate advocate is paramount. We understand that every interaction, every decision, and every effort contribute to the quality of care our patients receive.

Together, we strive to ensure that every individual feels heard, supported, and empowered throughout their healthcare journey. This dedication to patient-centered care is what creates "The Palmetto Experience" — a standard of excellence that defines us and enriches the lives of those we serve.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, talk, and hear. There may be prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, reading, as well as driving or riding in transport vehicles. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading, distance, computer, and color vision. Talking and hearing are essential to communicate with patients, vendors, and staff.

Other

All employees must uphold the confidentiality of protected health information and follow all HIPAA policies. This position has access to sensitive information and a breach of information may be grounds for immediate termination.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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