Order Entry Technician

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Pharmacy Order Entry Technician
The Order Entry Pharmacy Technician will assist the pharmacist by performing various routine technical job functions while exhibiting a high degree of accuracy and ethics in their work.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to: Order Entry Supervisor
Works with: UVANTA Pharmacy Team Members, Affiliates, Client Facilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsibilities
Perform all functions related to the preparation and dispensing of prescriptions accurate and timely input of physician orders into the pharmacy computer system.
 Access, input, update patient’s profile and retrieve information on the pharmacy computer system including medications, allergies, and all ancillary orders
 Maintain and process medical records
 Answer phone and customer service using effective communication skills
 Verify that physician orders are accurate and complete
 Clarify with facility nurses and obtain any missing information from nurses as needed
 Input new orders and refill requests based upon priority and delivery schedule
 Assist with pharmacy workflow
 Process prescriptions to appropriate third parties for payment
 Participate in development of training other staff as necessary
NECESSARY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
 Ability to work effectively with executives, managers, supervisors, customers, employees, and vendors
 Ability to maintain accurate, complete and confidential records
 Ability to efficiently complete multiple tasks
 Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word
 Strong written and oral communication skills
 Basic math and analytical skills
 Must be able to travel on an “as-needed” basis
 Team player, can-do attitude, flexible, honest, self-motivated
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
 2 years previous pharmacy technician experience
 Pharmacy order entry experience preferred
 Current Pharmacy Technician License (certified or grandfathered)
 Familiarity with various software programs, preferably those currently used in LTC pharmacy
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT OR RESTRICTIONS:
The majority of work is performed in a professional pharmacy setting and is generally active, requiring routine walking, standing, bending, sitting, and carrying of items weighing less than 40lbs. Travel on aircraft may be required.