What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Order Entry Technician position at NHS Management Services?
G ENERAL P URPOSE
To enter new / refill prescription and ancillary nursing care orders accurately and timely within the parameters established by Senior Care Pharmacy guidelines, state and federal regulations, and per customer requirements. Communicate effectively with customers to understand requirements and obtain information necessary to prepare prescription orders.
E SSENTIAL J OB F UNCTIONS
- Performs and / or oversees the completion of all routine and tasks, including but not limited to :
- Perform order entry for new / refill medications into pharmacy dispensing system
- Perform order entry of ancillary nursing orders into pharmacy dispensing system
- File documentation as required by pharmacy procedures and regulations
- Respond to customer inquiries as necessary
- Assist in other phases of computer operations including medical records and billing transactions
- Assist pharmacist in communication with customers to obtain / clarify medication orders and patient information
- Assist in resolution of denied third party insurance claims, e.g. PDPs, Medicaid, etc.
- Locate medication from pharmacy supply area, count out, and package in correct system, including blister packs, vials, etc.
- Pre-package medications according to standard procedures
- Labels prescriptions accurately, including informational labels, e.g. cautionary and auxiliary labels.
- Assists with maintenance of an adequate inventory of medications and other supplies.
- Assists with preparation of emergency kits
- Prepares compounds per physician's order under supervision of a pharmacist.
- Prepares medication for delivery to customers
- Accepts ownership and accountability for the successful completion of assigned functions and achievement of goals.
- Strives for compliance by all staff with internal controls and state and federal regulations.
- Participates in the development and successful implementation of plan(s) of improvement as indicated, recommended and / or required by Supervisor, Director, or any other corporate or regulatory compliance consultant. Communicates progress toward goals and ongoing obstacles to supervisor and company management team, verbally and / or in writing or as dictated.
- Provides training to other staff that is necessary to successful job performance, consistent with company standards and expectations, and facilitates cross-functional awareness and proficiencies.
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