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Pharmacy Technician - Data Entry

Knipper
On-site
Louisville, Kentucky, United States






Overview






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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.









Responsibilities






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.









Qualifications






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.