Pharmacy Order Entry Technician

CommuniCare Health Services•Maryland, NY

45d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of an Order Entry Supervisor, and in accordance with local, state, federal and company laws and regulations ensure delivery of excellent customer service through fast, professional and accurate communication. Review and input new/readmitted residents to include all pertinent information required to dispense medications in a safe, cost-effective manner for the resident. Maintain resident specific information by entering new information, updating and correcting information in pharmacy computer system as required. Use proper phone etiquette to provide facility/resident services. Triage patient calls to appropriate party. Answer phones to respond to orders inquires. Enter new and refill orders into pharmacy computer system for Staff Pharmacist review. Maintain customers’ specific information by entering new information, updating and correcting information in pharmacy computer system as required. Answer phones to respond to orders inquires. Place outbound calls to facilities to clarify orders as needed. Triage incoming faxes promptly and accurately. Establish and maintain good working relationships with billing operations specialists.

Requirements

MUST BE a Registered or Certified Pharmacy Technician in the state of Maryland
Previous experience in pharmacy or other related fields
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
High School or Equivalent

Nice To Haves

LTC pharmacy experience a plus

Responsibilities

Review and input new/readmitted residents to include all pertinent information required to dispense medications in a safe, cost-effective manner for the resident.
Maintain resident specific information by entering new information, updating and correcting information in pharmacy computer system as required.
Use proper phone etiquette to provide facility/resident services.
Triage patient calls to appropriate party.
Answer phones to respond to orders inquires.
Enter new and refill orders into pharmacy computer system for Staff Pharmacist review.
Maintain customers’ specific information by entering new information, updating and correcting information in pharmacy computer system as required.
Answer phones to respond to orders inquires.
Place outbound calls to facilities to clarify orders as needed.
Triage incoming faxes promptly and accurately.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with billing operations specialists.