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Pharmacy Technician - Data Entry

Guardian Pharmacy, Gainesville, VA, United States


Gainesville, Virginia, United States of America

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.

Attributes Required

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

Essential Job Functions (include The Following)

Enter new and refill prescriptions into operating system in accurate and timely manner to eliminate errors at dispensing

Triage incoming fax prescriptions to ensure timely dispensingEnsure 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 utilization of all pharmacy systems (document imaging, legacy pharmacy computer operating system)

On an as needed, 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

Education and/or 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, holiday and overtime.

What We Offer
Compensation & Financial

Competitive pay

401(k) with company match

Family, 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

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