Pharmacy Technician - Data Entry

The Pharmacy Technician will assist the Pharmacist in accomplishing the technical components of the pharmacy business which will include, but not limited to: measuring, mixing, counting, labeling, recording amounts and dosages of medications. When appropriate or as needed, the Technician may be asked to perform the duties of a Data Entry Pharmacy Technician.

Shift and Hours

• Full Time
• Monday thru Friday
• 8am – 6pm
• Part Time
• At the discretion of the company and upon company needs
• Schedules, including the days of week, are subject to change upon shift or customer needs

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Answering incoming phone calls
• Data Entry
• Receive and store incoming inventory or supplies, verify quantities against invoices, reporting any discrepancies immediately to the pharmacist.
• Inform Pharmacist or supervisor of stock needs and shortages
• Accurately fill bottles / bubble cards or Medicine On Time containers with prescribed medications and affix labels
• Assist Pharmacist with the accurate record keeping of CDS inventory
• Prepackage and label unit-dose packaging of medications
• Take verbal authorizations from prescriber’s office for refill of non-controlled prescriptions with no changes to strength or directions
• Communicate effectively and appropriately to pharmacy staff of any needs
• Assists with record maintenance according to state, federal and company policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and be flexible
• Must possess good mathematical skills. Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, this may include using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Must possess good time management skills
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to follow written and oral instruction efficiently and effectively
• Must be dedicated to providing exceptional customer service
• Be familiar with brand/generic drug names and general pharmacy terminology

Requirements

• Must complete annual HIPPA training
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be legally able to work in the United States
• Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy Technician Permit without disciplinary restrictions
• Experience with pharmacy computer software
• Must complete required Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy training according to the standards of the board
• Must complete any other job-related training that may occur
• Technician must abide by all state and federal laws regarding the appropriate labeling and dispensing of prescription medications
• Ability to work agreed upon schedule
• Must be punctual and dependable for assigned shifts