Pharmacy Data Entry Technician

Avita Pharmacy; Lakeland (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Holidays & floating holidays

Company paid benefits

401K with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Avita Pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Data Entry Technician to assist the Pharmacist with typing and inputting new prescription orders in a central fill and retail setting, including billing insurance and processing claims.

Based in Lexington, SC, the role requires accuracy, 30+ wpm typing, and experience with pharmacy software such as PioneerRx or EPIC, with schedule Monday–Friday and competitive pay between $19 and $23 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Associate's degree or higher preferred, especially in a related health field.
• One or more years of pharmacy technician experience.
• Registered with the SC Board of Pharmacy (BOP).
• Certified Pharmacy Technician required.
• National Pharmacy Technician certification preferred.
• Proficient in English with strong communication skills.
• Strong data entry and insurance/claims handling experience.
• Experience with PioneerRx, QSI or similar pharmacy software; EMR/EHR familiarity (EPIC, NextGen, CERNER) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Remove drugs from stock; count, pour, or mix pharmaceuticals.
• Label containers and package/repackage as needed.
• Verify insurance benefits and work through rejections.
• Answer calls and coordinate communication with patients, providers, insurers.
• Handle POS payments and reconcile daily transactions.
• Coordinate prescription deliveries.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Embrace Avita core values and goals.

Skills

Typing 30+ wpm

Data entry accuracy

Insurance claims processing

Customer service

MS Office skills

English proficiency

Phone etiquette

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree or higher (health field preferred)

Tools

PioneerRx

QSI

EPIC

NextGen

CERNER

Job description

The Pharmacy Data Entry Technician will assist the Pharmacist with typing/inputting new prescription drug orders for prescribed medications in a central fill and retail pharmacy environment. This includes billing insurance and working through insurance claims/rejections.

This position is based in Lexington, SC (1216 W. Main Street).

The work schedule is Monday through Friday from M-F 8a-4:30p or 8:30a-5p or 9a-5:30p. The ideal candidate should demonstrate exceptional typing and data entry skills, ensuring a high level of accuracy.

About the Role:

• Remove drug(s) from stock; count, pour, or mix pharmaceuticals
• Place product into designated containers
• Affix the label or labels to the container
• Package/repackage as needed
• Verify/re-verify insurance benefits
• Interact courteously with patients and team members to develop and maintain positive, professional relationships
• Answer incoming calls and make outbound calls to patients, case managers, providers, insurance companies, etc.
• Clearly write routine reports and correspondence
• Handle payment transactions at Point of Service (POS) and reconcile beginning and end-of-day transactions
• Coordinate prescription deliveries
• Proactively identify and analyze problems and provide effective solutions
• Embrace and perform in the spirit of the company’s core values and goals
• Additional responsibilities as needed

About You:

• High school diploma or GED; Associate's degree or higher preferred, especially in a related health field
• One or more years of related Pharmacy Technician experience
• Must be currently registered with the Board of Pharmacy (BOP) in South Carolina
• State "Certified" as a Pharmacy Technician required
• National Pharmacy Technician certification through an accredited certification program is highly preferred
• Proficient in English, with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong MS Office computer skills with the ability to type 30+ wpm
• Exceptional and accurate data entry skills are essential
• Experience with insurance/third parties including working through rejections and calling insurance for rejections/member eligibility details
• Experience with pharmacy software such as PioneerRx, QSI, etc. preferred
• Familiarity with Electronic Medical/Health Records (EMR/EHR) such as EPIC, NextGen, CERNER, etc. preferred
• Must have a positive attitude, be energetic and flexible, have excellent phone etiquette, and provide exceptional customer service
• Available to work Monday- Friday 8am-5:30pm depending on schedule

At Avita Care Solutions, compassionate care is at the heart of everything we do.Join Avita and get inspired tobe the care that unlocks the full potential of health for all.We’re committed to promoting health equity by providing comprehensive, integrated access to pharmacy services, clinical care delivery and digital health through our individualized and culturally competent LGBTQ+, HIV, PrEP, and sexual wellness care. Avita is a proud member of the U.S. Business Action to End HIV and has been recognized multiple times by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality.

Avita is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We welcome everyone by recruiting, hiring, and promoting individuals without regard to their sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Avita also provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws.

Pay range: $19- $23 per hour, based on credentials and geographic location.

Avita Care Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package:

• Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision) for eligible team members and their families, along with additional company paid and voluntary benefit offerings.
• Six company paid holidays and three personal floating holidays, paid time off (PTO), paid leaves - two weeks paid parental leave, bereavement, sick leave, time to vote and jury duty, award recognition program, professional learning and development opportunities.
• Company paid benefits – basic life and AD&D, Maven and Health Care Advocate Work/Life Balance Program, health/dependent flexible spending.
• Voluntary benefits – long and short-term disability, pet insurance, legal, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, whole and supplementary life insurance, identity theft protection, 401(K) retirement savings plan with company match.

All benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

This position is designated as safety-sensitive due to responsibilities involving patient care, medication handling, access to controlled substances, and other regulated healthcare functions. Employment is subject to Avita's Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy and applicable legal requirements.