Pharmacy Technician

Mindlance; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A national recruiting company is seeking a detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician to translate prescriptions and enter patient information accurately. Responsibilities include checking for allergies and current medications, performing initial prescription entries, and adhering to safety and quality standards. Preferred qualifications include prior pharmacy tech experience, strong data entry skills, and proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel. Flexible candidates who can adapt to a fast-paced environment will thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.
• Preferred previous Pharmacy Tech experience.
• Flexibility to adapt to a changing environment is necessary.
• Good typing skills and computer knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Translate prescriptions filled out by the MDO and enter it on the patient profile.
• Look for patients' allergies, therapies, and current medications.
• Perform initial entry (translation) of the prescription.
• Perform other duties as needed.
• Follow good housekeeping techniques and comply with safety regulations.

Skills

Data entry experience

Pharmacy Tech experience

Organizational ability

Attention to detail

Excellent phone etiquette

Confidentiality

Computer knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Pharmacy technician certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Mindlance is a national recruiting company which partners with many of the leading employers in the Life Sciences, IT, and Financial Services sectors. Feel free to check us out at http://www.mindlance.com.

Job Description

The primary function/purpose of this job: Translate prescriptions filled out by the MDO and enters it on the patients profile. Look for patient s allergies, therapies, and current medication on different forms and enter them on the patient profile history. Verifies all information is complete on the rx and all necessary information is entered on the patient s profile. Follows all necessary guidelines to ensure laws and regulations are followed. Vary work duties according to business needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Translate prescriptions filled out by the MDO and enters it on the patients profile Enter prescriptions from an imaged prescription within an order status. Technician also enters any necessary supplies in accordance with state regulations and enters any new allergy, medications, or health conditions identified. 40%
2. Look for patients allergies, therapies, and current medication on different forms and enter them on the patient profile history 30%
3. Pre-QA Technicians - Perform the initial entry (translation) of the prescription from an imaged prescription within a referral status. They also input any allergy, medications, or health condition information on the referral into the patient s profile. Verifies all information is complete on the rx and all necessary information is entered on the patients profile 25%
4. Other duties as needed. 3%
5. Responsible for good housekeeping techniques, adhering to quality and production standards while complying with all applicable company, state and federal safety and environmental programs and procedures. 2%

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, previous data entry experience.
• Previous Pharmacy Tech experience is preferred.
• Experience in a retail/specialty pharmacy setting very helpful.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing environment necessary.
• Good organizational ability and attention to detail.
• Excellent phone etiquette skills and ability to interact professionally with others.
• Must maintain confidentiality on all patient health information. Must be able to interrupt and execute all policies and procedures.
• Pharmacy technician certification per state guidelines.
• CPhT Preferred. Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within pharmacy guidelines helpful.
• Good typing skills and computer knowledge (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint).