Pharmacy Technician - Data Entry

Knipper Health•Louisville, KY

37d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Kentucky Pharmacy Technician Registration
Kentucky requires a licensed pharmacy technician to be over the age of 18.
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

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of previous specialty pharmacy technician experience.
Nationally certified through the PTCB or another approved certifying agency

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.