Pharmacy Technician - Patient Support & Data Entry

Walgreens Co.; Omaha (NE); Sur place; USD 23 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Walgreens is hiring for a Pharmacy Technician Support role in Omaha, NE. You will perform data entry for patient registrations, process prescriptions, and resolve third party rejects while adhering to HIPAA guidelines. You will respond to patient inquiries and assist pharmacists across locations.

The position requires basic PC and typing skills, strong communication, and the ability to obtain an active technician license within 90 days of hire. Prior pharmacy tech experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic PC skills and ability to navigate programs.
• Basic web search and online form completion skills.
• Ability to type at least 25 WPM with accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsabilités

• Enter new patient registrations in the pharmacy system per procedures.
• Handle patient inquiries via calls, chats, and emails; support pharmacists.
• Resolve third party rejects by gathering info and resubmitting per plan rules.
• Assist pharmacists; report issues to senior staff as needed.
• Obtain/maintain an active pharmacy technician license within 90 days.

Connaissances

PC skills

Search engines

Typing 25 WPM

Communication skills

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Outils

Pharmacy software systems

Description du poste

Job Summary

In accordance with state and federal regulations, performs data entry and patient registration. Responsible for resolution of third party rejects and responding to high volume customer inquiries, working under direct supervision. Follows standard operating procedures and performs duties in accordance with Company policies and procedures. Responsible for using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information. Duties may vary based on assigned department.

Job Responsibilities

• Using Walgreens prescription data entry procedures and guidelines, processes new patient registration by entering data into appropriate system. Handles patient prescription requests within HIPAA guidelines and enters refill orders for processing. Troubleshoots to obtain missing prescription information, and interprets medical abbreviations (SIG codes). Resolves all data entry related exceptions.
• Handles correspondence to patients (inbound calls, chats, emails) and makes outbound calls to prescribers and patients as needed.
• Resolves Third Party Rejects by reviewing, gathering information, making corrections and resubmitting for processing according to individual plan requirements. Makes telephone calls to insurers and others to obtain information, gain override approval or otherwise resolve the Third Party Rejects.
• Provides assistance to Pharmacists, both those in the facility and those at other locations. Identifies and communicates issues to senior level staff as appropriate.
• Must obtain active technician license or certification within the first 90 days, and maintain an active technician license or certification.

About Walgreens

Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for pharmacy, retail and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities. #VHDEI

Basic Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic level PC skills (for example: start up and shut down computer, use mouse to point and click, start and close programs, switch between programs, save files, print documents and/or access information on-line).
• Basic Search Engines skills to include opening a browser, typing in URLs in the correct location, using a search engine, bookmarking a site, navigating using back/forward/stop buttons, and filling out forms online.
• Intermediate level keyboarding skills (at least 25 WPM, touch typing, formatting documents).
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in pharmacy math for accurate dosage calculations.
• Skilled at using multiple computer systems accurately and efficiently.
• Experience in fast-paced, customer-facing environments.
• At least one year of pharmacy technician experience in a retail or call center environment.
• At least 18 months experience as a pharmacy technician with a certificate/registration by state as
• granted by the state Board of Pharmacy or nationally recognized certification agency.
• Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers, including meeting
• quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Intermediate to advanced level keyboarding skills (at least 35 WPM, touch typing, formatting
• documents).
• Fluency in Spanish and English

We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Salary

The Salary below is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled.

Salary Range: $16.5 - $22 / Hourly