Pharmacy Technician / Order Entry
About The Position
PharMerica is hiring a full-time Order Entry Pharmacy Technician for its closed-door, non-retail pharmacy team in Fresno, California. The position supports long-term care and senior living communities by accurately entering and processing prescription orders, including patient information, medications, dosages, and directions. The technician works with pharmacists and pharmacy staff to resolve prescription discrepancies, process high volumes of orders, and help ensure timely medication delivery to long-term care facilities. The training schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. After training, the rotating schedule includes weekday shifts of 12:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., or 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and every other weekend and holiday, with Saturday and Sunday shifts of 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The role includes entering and verifying orders in a computerized system, handling basic drug calculations, following up on pharmacy claims, and assisting with medication preparation and dispensing under pharmacist supervision. PharMerica describes a supportive team environment, ongoing training, career growth, and advancement opportunities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Pharmacy Technician license as required by the state.
- Experience in a pharmacy setting and knowledge of medical terminology.
- Ability to operate a computer and recognize and identify medications.
- Detail-oriented and goal-oriented, with the ability to work as a team player and communicate effectively orally.
Nice To Haves
- Long-term care pharmacy experience.
Responsibilities
- Enter and verify medication orders in a computerized system accurately and efficiently.
- Conduct basic drug calculations, including dosage and conversion tasks.
- Investigate and resolve pharmacy claim denials and perform follow-up actions in POS systems.
- Stay current with Medicaid claim regulations and ensure compliance when processing claims.
- Track unpaid or delayed claims and generate reports for management.
- Provide customer service in line with company values and policies.
- Assist with medication preparation and dispensing under pharmacist supervision.
- Support additional pharmacy tasks and operations as directed by management.
- Collaborate with pharmacists and pharmacy staff to resolve prescription discrepancies and support timely medication delivery.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability
- Flexible schedules
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee discount program
- DailyPay
- Pharmacy Technician license fee reimbursement
- 401(k) plan
- Pet insurance
- Referral bonuses
- Ongoing training and career growth
- Advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
