Pharmacy Technician-Data Entry

Hunter Care Health•Miami, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

GLMHC Pharmacy is a closed-door pharmacy, specializing in Mental Health. Located in Miami, OK. Provides Prescription services for Community Mental Health Centers and Mental Health Treatment Services. Independently owned and operated. The Technician will prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. The primary function will be data entry. The Technician will ensure that medication orders received for clients are entered promptly and accurately into the company pharmacy software program. It is the job of all technicians in the Data Entry area to be aware of incoming phone calls and to participate in answering calls in a timely manner.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to legally work in the United States
Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy Technician Permit without disciplinary restrictions.
Must complete required Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy training according to the standards of the board.
Must complete any other job-related training that may occur.
Must complete annual HIPAA training.
Technician must abide by all state and federal laws regarding the appropriate labeling and dispensing of prescription medications.
Must know, understand, and follow HIPAA regulations.
1+ years’ experience as a Data Entry or Fill Tech in a retail / Long Term Care pharmacy setting preferred.
Ability to work agreed upon schedule.
Must be punctual and dependable for assigned shifts.
Ability to analyze, read, and interpret doctors’ orders
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and be flexible
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and be flexible.
Must possess good mathematical skills. Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, this may include using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Must possess good time management skills.
Able to follow written and oral instructions efficiently and effectively.
Be familiar with brand/generic drug names and general pharmacy terminology.

Nice To Haves

1+ years’ experience as a Data Entry or Fill Tech in a retail / Long Term Care pharmacy setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Input orders in a timely and accurate manner using the company pharmacy software program.
Verify all information is complete in accordance with the most current version of the Oklahoma Pharmacy Law Book.
Update patient profile with necessary information from prescription, ensuring that the patient's allergies, therapies, and current medications are updated.
Sort and deliver prescription orders to appropriate departments / fill areas.
Communicate with clients/facilities to alert them to any issues during the data entry process, including any known inventory shortage, special order, or recall.
Assist with finding lost or missed orders on request.
Respond accurately to client inquiries promptly.
Assist in answering incoming calls.
Accurately fill bottles/bubble cards with prescribed medications and affix labels
Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, and report any discrepancies immediately to the pharmacist.
Inform the pharmacist or supervisor of stock needs and shortages.
Supply and monitor robotic machines that dispense medicine into containers and label the containers.
Other duties as assigned.