Pharmacy Data Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Pharmacy Data Technician Job Description

The Pharmacy Data Technician enters and processes new and refill prescriptions with a high level of accuracy, supports daily pharmacy operations, and helps ensure timely dispensing of medications for long-term care patients. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent data entry skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

• Enter new and refill prescriptions into the pharmacy operating system accurately and promptly to help eliminate dispensing errors.
• Triage incoming faxed prescriptions to ensure timely processing and dispensing.
• Record clear and complete notes in the computer system, including appropriate cycle fill coding.
• Calculate and verify correct medication dosages based on prescription information.
• Receive, evaluate, and process refill requests, and follow up with doctors’ offices as needed for all assigned refills.
• Develop proficiency in all pharmacy systems, including document imaging and the legacy pharmacy computer operating system.
• Assist with filing completed orders and packaging medications as needed.
• Support profiling of orders for medical records and filling processed prescriptions for dispensing to patients.
• Learn and follow the medication cycle process in order to meet delivery deadlines for long-term care facilities.
• Maintain accurate data entry records for cycle medications, fill requests, and renewal orders in addition to new cycle orders.
• Consistently manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and a customer service-focused mindset.
• Collaborate with pharmacy staff to ensure smooth daily operations and high-quality service to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and group homes.

• 2+ years of related pharmacy or pharmacy data entry experience.
• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer service-focused mindset with a commitment to timely and accurate prescription processing.
• Ability to calculate and verify correct medication dosages based on prescriptions.
• Proficiency or ability to quickly learn pharmacy computer systems, including document imaging and legacy pharmacy operating systems.
• Dependable work habits and reliability in supporting daily pharmacy operations.
• Pharmacy technician license or certification is highly preferred.

• Pharmacy technician certification.
• Pharmacy technician license.
• Pharmacy technician certificate.
• Experience in fulfillment or order processing within a pharmacy or healthcare setting.
• Prior experience in a long-term care pharmacy environment is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with prescribers’ offices and internal pharmacy staff.

This position is based in a long-term care pharmacy that fills prescriptions for nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and group homes, rather than a retail pharmacy setting. The schedule follows a rotating shift Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., with a weekend rotation approximately every fourth weekend. The role begins as a contract assignment covering a maternity leave, with a strong possibility of long-term opportunity based on performance. After demonstrating capability and reliability, there is an opportunity to work in a hybrid arrangement. The pharmacy operates in a newly opened, modern facility. The dress code is casual; team members may wear jeans and t-shirts, with a requirement for closed-toe shoes. Shorts are permitted if they are above the knee, and open-shoulder shirts are not allowed, ensuring a professional and safe work environment.

This is a Contract position based out of Ankeny, IA.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Ankeny,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

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