What are the responsibilities and job description for the LTC Prescription Specialist - Data Entry position at The Hometown Pharmacy?
LTC Prescription Specialists are responsible for carrying out duties that assist licensed pharmacists manage our Long Term Care Pharmacy. The primary function will be answering phone calls and data entry; however, technicians may also be tasked with stocking shelves, taking inventory and filling prescriptions for the Pharmacist to double-check.
Qualifications : Skills
Professionally answer phone calls
Work on a patient care software programs
Use basic math skills to fill prescriptions and manage inventory
Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information as well as co-workers
Strong communication skills
Efficient typing skills
Preferred Education / Experience
High School Diploma
1 year of experience or training as a technician or experience in a pharmacy setting
Responsibilities :
General Responsibilities
Input patient data and medication orders accurately into the pharmacy's computer system
Count, label, and bag prescription drugs and supplies in compliance with local, state, federal, and company regulations
Generates third-party billing and resolves basic third-party problems
Manages inventory, places orders, checks in drugs and supplies, stocks shelves, and removes out-of-date items from the inventory
Maintains workflow
Screens telephone calls for the pharmacist
Communicates with prescribers and their agents to obtain refill authorization
Work Environment : Provided
Computer
Patient care software program
Basic office supplies
Telephone
Friendly and informational environment
Expected
To maintain and actively practice proper business ethics
To strive to and continue improving and meeting our company performance and skill standards
Physical Demands
Standing to process prescriptions
Sitting for long periods
Walking around to fill prescriptions and to manage inventory
Occasionally lifting totes of product and to maintain the work area
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401K
Flex spending
Vacation, holiday, sick and personal days
