Pharmacy Technician - Data Entry

Guardian Pharmacy•Gainesville, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Southern Pharmacy Services, a member of the Guardian family of pharmacies, is hiring a Pharmacy Technician - Data Entry in Gainesville, Virginia. The role enters and processes prescriptions in the pharmacy operating system with speed and accuracy, and communicates with customers by telephone, responding courteously and promptly. The work takes place in a fast-paced, team-oriented pharmacy environment supporting customized medication management for seniors and individuals with complex care needs. The schedule consists of rotating shifts beginning at 7:30 a.m. and ending at 6:00 p.m., with a Saturday rotation every fourth weekend. The position requires flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and overtime. A high school diploma or GED and pharmacy technician license, certification, or registration are required according to state requirements. National certification through PTCB is preferred. Two or more years of related experience are required, though an advanced degree may substitute for experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, according to state requirements.
Pharmacy technician license, certification, or registration, according to 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 manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while adhering to strict deadlines.
Quality-minded approach, including identifying errors and asking questions when information appears inaccurate.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.
Work ethic and integrity, planning and time-management skills, problem-solving ability, and collaborative teamwork.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Enter new and refill prescriptions into the operating system accurately and promptly to help prevent dispensing errors.
Triage incoming fax prescriptions to support timely dispensing.
Enter appropriate computer notes and cycle-fill coding.
Calculate or verify prescription dosages.
Respond to customer calls with care, understanding, and courtesy, and route calls appropriately.
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 and maintain the medication cycle to meet delivery deadlines; maintain data-entry records for cycle medication and fill requests, and process renewals and new cycle orders as applicable.
Perform other essential functions and duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
401(k) with company match.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Company-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Company-paid long-term disability and optional short-term disability.
Voluntary employee and dependent life, accident, and critical illness coverage.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Guardian Angels employee assistance fund.
Paid holidays and sick days.
Vacation benefits based on years of service.