Medwiz of Illinois LTC Pharmacy

Open Position: Data Entry Pharmacy Technician, on site - full time, evening/overnight *weekends are a must*

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Workflow Data Manager, the Data Entry Technician plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless processing of prescriptions and maintaining efficient communication with prescribers, healthcare professionals, and internal departments. The Data Entry Technician is responsible for triaging incoming calls, organizing emails and workspaces, and executing precise data entry tasks within defined timeframes. This role processes a high volume of prescriptions daily, meeting performance targets with proficiency.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Predictable, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job role.

· Triage incoming calls from prescribers, nurses, and facilities; Prioritize and route calls to the appropriate department.

· Provide excellent customer service by answering phones and addressing inquiries.

· Maintain email correspondence and keep desks organized for streamlined operations.

· Perform accurate and timely data entry tasks, including processing prescriptions, handling errors and rejections, and managing corresponding emails and phone calls.

· Process a minimum of 200 prescriptions per day/25-30 prescriptions per hour to meet efficiency goals.

· Handle billing claims and rejections to ensure accurate reimbursement.

· Accurately process billing insurance information for prescriptions.

· Liaise with the production department and pharmacists to ensure timely and accurate delivery of medications.

· Receive prescriptions electronically, via Fax, or over the phone from physicians.

· Enter prescriptions into the system, process them, and present them to the pharmacist for verification.

· Contact physicians or facilities for clarification if any information is missing from the prescription.

· Maintain effective communication with nurses, doctors, pharmacists, production, filling, and IV specialists.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The regular work schedule for this position is approximately 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday) and may require additional hours/overtime as necessary including weekends as needed and/or on a rotating basis plus holidays as needed.

Must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Ability to adjust focus and Ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, bend, and walk.

Required Qualifications:

- High School Diploma or Equivalent

- Valid Illinois Pharmacy Technician License and in good standing with Board of Pharmacy

- PTCB or ExCPT Pharmacy Technician certified

- 2 + years’ experience as a pharmacy technician (in any capacity i.e. retail, LTC, hospital)

- Candidate must possess basic math skills

- Open availability (able to work holidays and rotating weekends)

- Must follow required HIPAA laws

- Reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

- Long Term Care experience

- Framework LTC experience

- Long Term Care billing/ adjudication experience

- Familiar with Medical Terminology

- Have a basic understanding of Illinois Pharmacy Law

Job Specifications:

- On-Site (No Remote Work Available)

- Full-time positions available only

- , Mid, and Evening , night shifts available

- Monday through Friday with rotating weekend schedule (1-2 weekends per month)

- Great Benefits Package available for full-time employees