Pharmacy Technician - Data Entry

CareTria; United States; On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance programs

Performance bonuses

Job summary

CareTria is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for data entry in the United States. The position involves processing prescriptions according to client specifications, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws.

Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma, Kentucky Pharmacy Technician Registration, and have experience in specialty pharmacy. This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

Competitive pay of $19 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package are offered for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to follow established process flows.
• Excellent problem-solving and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Verify information on prescriptions received prior to processing.
• Maintain all records including prescription logs and related files.
• Perform follow-up on all outstanding prescriptions.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Computer literacy

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Kentucky Pharmacy Technician Registration

One year of previous specialty pharmacy technician experience

Nationally certified through the PTCB

Job description

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Pharmacy Supervisor/Manager, the pharmacy technician for data entry is responsible for processing prescriptions according to client specifications, and other duties assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify information on prescriptions received prior to processing (correct prescriber, name of patient, patient information, medication, dose, quantity, number of refills, lot, and expiration date).
• Communicate with Louisville Knipper Pharmacy (LKP) representatives as necessary to ensure medication compliance, medication and supply inventory, and overall coordination of care and as applicable.
• Follow HIPAA and privacy law guidelines, and any other local or federal laws.
• Maintain all records including prescription logs and related files.
• Evaluate all completed prescriptions/authorizations to ensure that the appropriate information has been obtained to allow for compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Perform follow up on all outstanding prescriptions/authorizations and communicate discrepancies to pharmacist or PSC technicians.
• Perform problem solving on order delays.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work site.
• Perform routine and professional pharmacy functions.
• Accountable for checking patient history for any duplicate orders and follow proper procedures.

The above duties are meant to be representative of the position and not all-inclusive.

Minimum Job Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Kentucky Pharmacy Technician Registration
• Kentucky requires a licensed pharmacy technician to be over the age of 18.

Preferred Education and Experience

• One (1) year of previous specialty pharmacy technician experience.
• Nationally certified through the PTCB or another approved certifying agency.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology (including sig codes and Roman numerals), brand and generic names of medications, and general pharmacy terminology.
• Computer literacy to include operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite, presentation software, communication and collaboration tools, and Adobe PDF or comparable.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving and organization skills.
• Ability to learn from a variety of techniques.
• Ability to follow established process flows.
• Basic math skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Work independently with little supervision and meet daily expectations.
• Ability to perform repetitious work accurately.
• Ability to recognize subtle differences in names and numbers.
• Ability to work effectively in highly stressful situations, exhibiting flexibility in changing situations.

Physical Requirements

• Location of job activities 100% inside.
• Noise and/or vibration exposure.
• Occasional lifting 20 lbs.
• Sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected base pay range for this position is $19 per hour. The actual compensation for the position may vary based on market differences and on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications and can vary based on location and/or work schedule. In addition to base pay, CareTria offers a comprehensive benefits package. Full‑time benefits include access to health, dental, and vision insurance; retirement plan options; paid time off; paid parental leave; employee assistance programs; and other perks. Eligible employees may also have access to performance bonuses.

Equal Opportunity

CareTria is an Equal Opportunity Employer.