Specialty Item Entry Technician I

Summary

Accurately interpret and enter prescription information into processing system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine, professional pharmacy functions.
• Respect and maintain confidentiality guidelines of HIPAA.
• Accountable for making sure that patient name and date of birth match on prescriptions.
• Ensure all prescription information is entered accurately and in a timely manner.
• Accountable for checking patient history for any duplicate orders and follow the proper procedures.
• Follow and aid in enforcement of all company policies and procedures.
• Responsible for doing a “PD3Q” check before finishing and sending the order on.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Required: Registered Pharmacy Technician License with the State of Florida (Florida)
• Required: Pharmacy Technician License AND National Pharmacy Technician Certification (Colorado)
• One year minimum of pharmacy experience

• Ability to type 25 words per minute.
• Proficient use of electronic fax.
• Ability to enter 30 prescriptions per hour.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple activities or interruptions at once.
• Ability to communicate effectively, patiently and courteously.
• Knowledge of specialty pharmacy or Item Entry
• Focused team player, who can work in conjunction with pharmacists, other departments, customers, and management.
• Work independently with little supervision and meet daily deadlines.
• Ability to perform repetitious work accurately.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

This position is in a typical office environment which requires prolonged sitting and standing in front of a computer. In addition, this position requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment, including the operation of standard computer and phone equipment. May have occasional high stress when dealing with customers/clients and employees.

This position may be required to work long hours. The position may have to handle or have exposure to hazardous drugs or products.

EOE M/F/D/V