What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician – Data Entry position at Nesco Resource?
POSITION SUMMARY :
The Pharmacy Technician – Data Entry is responsible for the overall coordination and processing of patient medication orders, to include order intake within regulatory boundaries, customer service coordination, and pharmacy technician duties as defined by policy and regulation and while under the supervision of a pharmacist.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
Verify information on prescriptions received prior to processing (correct prescriber, name of patient, patient information, medication, dose, quantity, number of refills).
Perform order entry of new and refill prescription orders.
Attend to customer's needs and requests regarding their prescription while securing HIPAA information.
Answer questions and requests, responding to and referring inquiries to the Pharmacist when necessary.
Prepare and maintain patient profile, medication administration records, and other documents as needed with notation for pharmacist's review.
Triage and file prescriptions according to their eligibility for refill.
Follow HIPAA and PSEUDOEPHEDRINE law guidelines and any other local or federal laws.
Maintain all records including prescription logs and related files.
Prepare and submit claims for account to ensure timely reimbursement and resubmit rejections as needed.
Evaluate all completed prescriptions / authorizations to ensure that the appropriate information has been obtained to allow for reimbursement as well as compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
Perform problem solving on prescription orders, including Refill Too Soon.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS :
High School diploma or equivalent
One (1) year of previous pharmacy technician experience with exposure to all functional areas (Prescription data entry, medical records, etc.)
One (1) year of experience providing customer service to internal and external customers, including meeting quality standards for services
Registered and licensed pharmacy technician by the Kentucky / Indiana Board of Pharmacy in good standing
Advanced knowledge of medical terminology (including sig codes and Roman numerals), brand and generic names of medications, and general pharmacy terminology
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
Completion of a pharmacy technician training program approved by the Indiana Board of Pharmacy
Nationally certified through the PTCB or another approved certifying agency
Knowledge of insurance procedures
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the Spanish language
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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