Order Entry Technician - Full-time

Hours: mon-fri 1pm-9pm weekend rotation

OVERVIEW:
Performs order entry tasks and the related activities in support of the medication dispensing process.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Calculates and/or verifies the correct dosage based on the prescription
Enters new and refill orders in a timely and accurate manner.
Process orders based on the priority assigned
Batch and print labels, forms and delivery tickets
Prepare backup pharmacy orders
Comply with a process that addresses all state and federal guidelines regarding medication labeling.
Provide dispensing pharmacists with information regarding allergies and drug interactions, therapeutic duplications, and other items that the computer flags.
Courteously assists all internal and external customers
Consult with dispensing pharmacist regarding prescription order clarification, non-stock items, order entry problems or concerns.
Complete all data fields according to pharmacy procedures including use of approved abbreviations.
Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPAA.
Assist with pharmacy workflow as needed
Other duties as assigned; Job duties may vary by location.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum (Required): (must be met in order to perform the job at the required level)
High School diploma or equivalent
Good interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and be flexible
Good organizational skills and detail oriented
Knowledge of medical terminology (including sig codes and Roman numeral), brand and generic names of medications and general pharmacy terminology
Ability to perform tasks accurately and efficiently when inputting information
Ability to maintain composure on phone when handling customer calls.
Licensed/registered pharmacy technician or as required by state law
Basic math and analytical skills
Intermediate typing/keyboarding skills
Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English
Preferred: (if above and beyond the minimum required)
Previous pharmacy technician experience
Previous data entry experience
Physical Demands: May sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day. May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day. May be necessary to work extended hours as needed. Finger dexterity to operate office equipment required. May need to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds on occasion. Visual acuity to see and read fine prints. Specific vision abilities required by this role include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to hear normal voice sounds. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role.

Work Environment: Work in a climate-controlled, smoke-free internal environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Omnicare is fully committed to employing a diverse workforce. We recruit and retain talented individuals without regard to gender, race, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation and gender identity or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Omnicare is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

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