Pharmacy Technician - Data Entry

Guardian Pharmacy; Ammon (ID); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Paid holidays and sick days

Generous vacation benefits

Job summary

Guardian Pharmacy in Idaho Falls seeks a Pharmacy Technician to manage prescription processing efficiently while ensuring excellent customer service. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, along with a Pharmacy Technician license. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience and advanced computer skills.

Benefits include competitive pay, a 401(k) match, and comprehensive health insurance for full-time employees. The work environment offers flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience, advanced degree may substitute.
• Pharmacy Technician license per state requirements.
• Intrinsic drive to excel and align with company values.

Responsibilities

• Enter and process prescriptions accurately and timely.
• Communicate with customers and triage fax prescriptions.
• Assist with filing, packaging, and inventory as needed.

Skills

Advanced computer skills

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Team-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician license/certification

Tools

Pharmacy operations system

Job description

Guardian Pharmacy of Idaho Falls d/b/a Heartland Pharmacy, a member of the Guardian family of pharmacies, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to work in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for entering and processing prescriptions into the pharmacy operating system with both speed and accuracy. Communicates with customers on the telephone and responds quickly and courteously to their needs.

• Enter new and refill prescriptions into the operating system in an accurate and timely manner to eliminate errors at dispensing.
• Triage incoming fax prescriptions to ensure timely dispensing.
• Ensure proper notes in computer and cycle fill coding.
• Calculate and/or verify the correct dosage based on the prescription.
• Demonstrate caring, understanding and courtesy when responding to calls from customers. Route calls as appropriate to ensure top level service.
• Ensure all prescriptions assigned for processing are completed in regular shift.
• Receive, evaluate, process and follow-up as needed with doctors’ offices on all refills assigned.
• Develop proficiency in the utilization of all pharmacy systems (e.g., document imaging, legacy pharmacy computer operating system).
• On an as needed basis, may assist with filing of completed orders, packaging of medications, inventory, profiling of orders for medical records, and filling processed prescriptions to dispense to the patient.
• Develop and learn cycle in order to meet delivery deadlines. Maintain data entry records for cycle medication, fill requests and process cycle medication orders needing renewal in addition to new cycle orders as applicable.
• Other essential functions and duties may be assigned as needed.

Required Attributes

• Work Ethic/Integrity – must possess intrinsic drive to excel coupled with values in line with company philosophy.
• Strategy and Planning – ability to think ahead, plan and manage time efficiently.
• Problem Solving – ability to analyze causes and solve problems at both a strategic and functional level.
• Team Oriented – ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all team members.

Education and Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED (per state requirements).
• Pharmacy Technician license/certification/registration (per state requirements); National Certification preferred (PTCB).

Skills and Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience (advanced degree may substitute for experience).
• Advanced computer skills; pharmacy operations system experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines.
• Ability to solve problems with minimal direction.
• Great attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to excel in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment working on multiple tasks simultaneously, while adhering to strict deadlines.
• Quality minded; motivated to seek out errors and inquire when something appears inaccurate.

Work Environment

• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays and overtime.

Benefits

Compensation & Financial

• Competitive pay.
• 401(k) with company match.

Health & Insurance Benefits (Full‑Time employees working 30+ hours/week only)

• Medical, Dental and Vision.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Company‑paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment.
• Company‑paid Long‑Term Disability and optional Short‑Term Disability.
• Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life, Accident and Critical Illness.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.

Wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Guardian Angels (Employee assistance fund).

Time Off

• Paid holidays and sick days.
• Generous vacation benefits based on years of service.

EEO Statement

We are dedicated to fostering and advancing a diverse and inclusive workforce.