PM Data Entry Technician

Skilled Nursing Pharmacy; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Skilled Nursing Pharmacy is seeking a Data Entry Technician to input patient information and medication orders with high accuracy. The role involves supporting pharmacists and technicians by ensuring timely data entry, accurate dosage calculations, and adherence to labeling requirements.

You will collaborate with physicians for refill approvals and maintain precise records. The position emphasizes attention to detail, patient-focused service, and professional communication within a pharmacy team

Qualifications

• Inputs patient information into the computer system with accuracy.
• Enters new and refill medication orders into the system.
• Verifies correct dosage based on prescriptions.
• Maintains records of medication orders and updates.
• Communicates with physicians for refill approvals when needed.
• Follows labeling requirements and standards in pharmacy operations.

Responsibilities

• Input patient data into the computer with accuracy and timeliness.
• Enter new and refill medication orders into the pharmacy system.
• Verify dosages and enter orders per facility criteria.
• Communicate with physicians for approvals when required.
• Maintain up-to-date records of medication orders and changes.

Skills

Data entry

Accuracy

Customer service

Pharmacy terminology

Communication

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Labeling software

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Data Entry Technician performs data entry of new and refill prescription orders received from centers. His/her goal is to achieve the highest degree of accuracy possible while maintaining acceptable production quotas as determined by experience and company policy. This is done while striving to see that his/her department achieves the company’s goals of superior customer service and reimbursement for goods and services.

The Data Entry Technician interacts with the other departments in the pharmacy in an effort to produce prescription labels for dispensing technicians and pharmacists on a scheduled basis according to predetermined delivery times. In addition, he/she carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required or as requested by appropriate supervisory staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Input all patient pertinent information into the computer system checking entries for accuracy.
• Input medication orders (new or refill) into computer
• Calculates and/or verifies the correct dosage based on the prescription.
• Ability to enter new and refill orders and discontinue orders according to facility specific criteria(s)
• Communicate with physicians for refill approvals when necessary.
• Keep current records pertaining to patient medication order updates and changes.
• Understand all the dispensing systems used in the pharmacy and their implications for data entry.
• Monitoring incoming order queues and input same into the computer in a timely manner.
• Maintain knowledge of all pharmacy labeling requirements
• Maintain accuracy and productivity standards.
• Courteously assists all customers, internal and external. Assists in answering telephones and provides excellent customer service on the telephone.
• Report any misconduct, suspicious, or unethical activities to the Compliance Officer
• Represent the pharmacy in a professional and courteous manner in all interactions with patients.
• Route patient referrals to the appropriate department or individual(s) in the pharmacy.
• Determine correct resolution to patient complaints, take corrective action, and monitor results.
• Abide by the company Drug Free Workplace policy. Drug screening is conducted at hire, or may be conducted company-wide, or on request upon reasonable suspicion.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SCHEDULES AVAILABLE:

• Start times between 3:00PM - 5:00PM.
• Company offers shift differentials.