Pharmacy Technician - Data Entry

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Typical schedule will be within 8:30-5 or 9-5:30pm (Monday though Friday)

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 vibrations exposure
• Occasional lifting 20lbs
• Sit for prolonged periods of time
• Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Sufficient to operate standard office equipment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.