Data Entry Pharmacy Technician

Guardian Pharmacy Services Management•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Saliba’s Extended Care Pharmacy, part of the Guardian family of pharmacies, is hiring a Data Entry Pharmacy Technician in Phoenix, Arizona. The pharmacy provides customized medication management services to healthcare organizations serving seniors and people with complex care needs. The position focuses on entering and processing prescriptions accurately and promptly, communicating with customers by telephone, and supporting timely medication dispensing in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. The listed pay range is $21.00–$24.00, depending on experience. The work location is Saliba’s Pharmacy at 925 E. Covey Lane, Phoenix, Arizona 85024. The technician enters and processes new, refill, and cycle prescriptions; triages incoming fax prescriptions; verifies dosage; and follows up with doctors’ offices on assigned refills. The role also involves maintaining accurate computer notes and records, learning pharmacy systems and cycle processes, and meeting delivery deadlines. As needed, the technician may assist with filing, packaging, inventory, profiling orders for medical records, and filling processed prescriptions for dispensing. The employer describes a comprehensive rewards package that includes competitive pay, retirement plan matching, health and insurance benefits, paid holidays and sick days, and vacation benefits. Some benefits are limited to eligible full-time employees or begin after a stated eligibility period.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, in accordance with state requirements.
Pharmacy technician license, certification, or registration, in accordance with state requirements.
At least 2 years of related experience; an advanced degree may substitute for experience.
Advanced computer skills.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Ability to solve problems with minimal direction.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while adhering to strict deadlines.
Quality-minded approach, including seeking out errors and asking questions when information appears inaccurate.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.
Work ethic and integrity, with drive and values aligned with the company philosophy.
Ability to plan ahead and manage time efficiently.
Ability to analyze causes and solve problems at both strategic and functional levels.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all team members.

Nice To Haves

National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification.
Experience with a pharmacy operations system.

Responsibilities

Enter new and refill prescriptions into the pharmacy operating system accurately and promptly to help prevent dispensing errors.
Triage incoming fax prescriptions to support timely dispensing.
Maintain appropriate computer notes and cycle-fill coding.
Calculate or verify the correct dosage based on each prescription.
Respond to customer calls with care, understanding, and courtesy, and route calls as appropriate.
Complete all assigned prescription processing during the regular shift.
Receive, evaluate, process, and follow up with doctors’ offices on assigned refills.
Develop proficiency with pharmacy systems, including document imaging and the legacy pharmacy computer operating system.
As needed, assist with filing completed orders, packaging medications, inventory, profiling orders for medical records, and filling processed prescriptions for dispensing.
Learn the cycle process to meet delivery deadlines.
Maintain data-entry records for cycle medication and fill requests, and process cycle orders requiring renewal as well as new cycle orders when applicable.
Perform other essential functions and duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
401(k) with company match; the detailed benefits section states a match of up to 3.5%.
Medical plan options, including copay and HSA-eligible plans, for eligible employees.
Dental and vision plans.
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Company-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Company-paid long-term disability coverage and optional short-term disability coverage.
Optional employee, spouse, and child life or AD&D insurance.
Optional accident and critical illness coverage.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Wellness Incentive Program.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Guardian Angels employee assistance fund.
Paid holidays and sick days.
Vacation benefits based on years of service.