Pharmacy Technician - Data Entry

Guardian Pharmacy Services Management•Gainesville, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Southern Pharmacy Services, a member of the Guardian family of pharmacies, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Data Entry to join its team in Gainesville, Virginia. The role is responsible for entering and processing prescriptions into the pharmacy operating system with speed and accuracy, while communicating with customers by telephone and responding courteously to their needs. The position works in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment supporting medication management services for healthcare organizations serving seniors and individuals with complex care needs. The schedule consists of rotating shifts beginning at 7:30 AM and ending at 6:00 PM, with a Saturday rotation every fourth weekend. Flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and overtime, may be required. Guardian describes a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes competitive pay, retirement and insurance benefits, wellbeing support, and time off. Some listed insurance benefits apply only to full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, as required by state requirements.
Pharmacy Technician license, certification, or registration, as required by 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 motivation to identify errors and ask questions when information appears inaccurate.
Work ethic and integrity aligned with the company’s philosophy.
Ability to plan ahead and manage time efficiently.
Ability to analyze causes and solve problems at strategic and functional levels.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with team members.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Enter new and refill prescriptions into the operating system accurately and promptly to help eliminate dispensing errors.
Triage incoming fax prescriptions to support timely dispensing.
Maintain appropriate computer notes and cycle-fill coding.
Calculate and/or verify dosage based on the prescription.
Respond to customer calls with care, understanding, and courtesy, and route calls as appropriate.
Complete all prescriptions assigned for processing during the regular shift.
Receive, evaluate, process, and follow up with doctors’ offices on assigned refills.
Develop proficiency in 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 to patients.
Learn and maintain the medication cycle to meet delivery deadlines.
Maintain data-entry records for cycle medication and fill requests, and process cycle medication orders needing renewal as well as 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 & 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