[Hiring] Pharmacy Data Entry Technician @SelectQuote Insurance

Role Description

The Pharmacy Data Entry (DE) Technician assists licensed pharmacists typically in a remote location in the preparation of prescriptions and other health-related products as permitted by Federal State and local law. This position achieves customer satisfaction by promptly processing and filling prescriptions accurately and timely through the data entry of all assigned data entry tasks. Pharmacy Data Entry Technicians refer any questions regarding prescriptions drug information or health matters to a pharmacist. This position maintains the policies and procedures of the SelectRx Pharmacy Division.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the entry and processing of medication orders into the pharmacy operating system.
• Processes and enters prescriptions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform medication history interviews, food-drug interaction counseling, processing prescriptions, following all prescription error prevention procedures.
• Responsible for understanding all the applicable policies and procedures of the department necessary to perform essential job functions.
• Performs duties and responsibilities according to the philosophy and standards of SelectRx, including conveying courtesy, respect, enthusiasm, and positive attitudes in work situations with clients, peers, and visitors.
• Uses multiple software programs to review patient profiles and process medication orders which includes:
  • Hand-written Physician Order Sheets
  • Electronic Prescriptions
  • Reorder Requests
  • Phone Order Physician Sheets
• Enters correct hour of administration on prescription for automated/robotic dispensing devices to fulfill and package medications.
• Spot checks for errors and follows procedure for remediation.
• Maintains patient records with a strong attention to detail.
• Verifies the accuracy of patient and prescription information.
• Refers prescription questions to Pharmacist/Supervisor.
• Understands and maintains confidentiality regarding patient medications and illnesses.
• Protects sensitive information by not inappropriately accessing or distributing PHI (Personal Health Information).
• Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in the description as directed by Administration.
• All tasks and duties must be completed in accordance and compliance with HIPAA guidelines, State and Federal laws, and current company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to read prescriptions, SIG codes to document information on prescriptions, third party forms, inter-office order forms, and communication forms.
• Learn and retain information to include, but not limited to: product names and locations, as well as drug usage instructions (SIG Codes).
• Enter and retrieve data from the various operating systems employed in prescription processing and drug ordering and packaging.
• Service oriented with a high degree of interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates appropriate written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of management, associates, clients, and public.
• Must have a positive attitude and work well in a team environment.
• Must display dependability, possess a strong work ethic, and have reliable attendance.
• Proficiency reading, writing, and speaking English is required.

Requirements

• All associates must complete required employer orientation and ongoing training needs as directed by pharmacy.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification required (PTCB or NHA).
• Indiana and Pennsylvania State Pharmacy Technician license required, or willing to obtain.

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed indoors with potential for exposure to safety and health hazards related to a home office environment.
• Could periodically travel to other office and operational sites.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Benefits

• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• HSA/FSA.
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Short Term Disability.
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Self, Spouse and Dependent.
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance and Long Term Disability.
• Retirement plan and Employer match contribution with Profit Share.
• Tuition Reimbursement program.
• Company perks and Discount program.
• Engaging Wellness and Financial Education Resources.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Incentive Plans.

Base Hourly Minimum

$17.00

Base Hourly Maximum

$20.00