Pharmacy Data Entry Specialist

Precision Medicine; Bellmore (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Precision Pharmacy of Bellmore in Bellmore, NY is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Data Entry Specialist to manage intake and processing of prescription orders. You will enter medical data into our pharmacy system and verify insurance coverage before the pharmacist fulfills the prescription.

This role focuses on data management, billing, and provider communication, with no dispensing duties. You will set up patient profiles, maintain accurate demographics and insurance details, and ensure HIPAA

Qualifications

• Exceptional typing skills paired with focus to process data accurately under deadlines.
• Familiarity with medical databases, pharmacy software, or data-entry systems.
• Working knowledge of pharmacy SIG codes and prescription directions.
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving to spot typos.
• Professional phone etiquette and collaborative attitude with providers and teammates.
• High degree of interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Convert prescription directions, abbreviations, doctor orders into the pharmacy system accurately.
• Set up, update, and audit digital patient profiles with insurance, allergies, and contact data.
• Act as a professional phone liaison to clarify prescription details with doctor offices.
• Flag duplicate therapies or missing data for pharmacist review.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and secure handling of confidential data.

Skills

Typing speed

Data entry accuracy

Pharmacy SIG codes

Phone etiquette

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Pharmacy software

Medical databases

Job description

Precision Pharmacy of Bellmore is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Data Entry Specialist to manage the intake and processing of prescription orders. In this role, you will be responsible for entering medical data into our pharmacy system, verifying insurance coverage, and ensuring all information is accurate before it reaches the pharmacist for fulfillment. This position focuses strictly on data management, billing, and provider communication; it does not involve the physical handling or dispensing of medications.

Key Responsibilities

• Convert prescription directions, medical abbreviations, doctor orders, and SIG codes into the pharmacy system accurately and efficiently.
• Set up, update, and audit digital patient profiles, ensuring insurance details, allergies, and contact info are always accurate.
• Act as a professional phone liaison to clarify prescription details with doctor offices and handle routine patient inquiries.
• Keep a sharp eye out for duplicate therapies or missing data, flagging potential system alerts for the pharmacist's immediate review.
• Keep confidential data secure by strictly following HIPAA regulations and company compliance standards.

Required Qualifications

• Exceptional typing skills paired with focus needed to process data accurately under steady volume deadlines.
• Familiarity with medical databases, pharmacy software, or complex data entry systems.
• Working knowledge of pharmacy SIG codes and prescription directions.
• High attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to spot a typo in a sea of numbers.
• Professional phone etiquette and a collaborative attitude when speaking with providers and teammates.
• High degree of interpersonal and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• An active, valid NYS Pharmacy Technician registration is a plus
• 1-2 years of experience in a pharmacy, veterinary pharmacy, medical office, healthcare, or prescription-related environment
• Understanding of insurance claims and prior authorization processes
• Knowledge of HIPAA

$21-$23 per hour

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule

Monday through Friday

Potential hours may include

• 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Final schedule will be discussed during the interview process.

Primary Location

Bellmore, NY

About Precision Pharmacy of Bellmore

Precision Pharmacy of Bellmore is a pharmacy operation focused on providing reliable, accurate, and customer-centered pharmacy services. We are looking for team members who are dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable supporting customers and pharmacy staff in a fast-paced environment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Precision Pharmacy of Bellmore is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact [e-mail] to request accommodation.