Job Description
The Order Entry Pharmacy Technician plays a critical role in managing order and data entry tasks within a pharmacy setting. This position involves handling incoming calls, directing them appropriately, and communicating effectively with long-term care facilities, pharmacists, nurses, and physicians. The technician will receive drug orders through various channels, such as faxes, and address medication-related inquiries. In triage, they will assess patient profiles and decide on order placements, preparing documents by highlighting pertinent information before sending them for order entry. The role requires answering approximately 15-30 calls daily and calling new admissions to long-term care facilities. If an order issue arises, the technician must investigate the problem, understand the workings of the Automatic Dispensing Unit, and ensure accurate resolution. The job involves entering medication orders at a rate of 40-45 per hour, with an expectation of processing 200-300 orders per shift. The role is straightforward, repetitive, and fast-paced, demanding strong memorization skills.
ResponsibilitiesManage order and data entry tasks within the pharmacy.Handle and direct incoming calls appropriately.Communicate with long-term care facilities, pharmacists, nurses, and physicians.Receive drug orders through various channels such as faxes.Address medication-related inquiries.Assess patient profiles in triage to decide on order placements.Prepare documents by highlighting pertinent information before order entry.Answer approximately 15-30 calls daily.Call new admissions to long-term care facilities.Investigate and resolve order issues using the Automatic Dispensing Unit.Enter medication orders at a rate of 40-45 per hour.Process 200-300 orders per shift.Essential SkillsProficiency in SIG codes.Certified Pharmacy Technician in Kansas.Experience in data and order entry.Heavy order entry experience with at least 1 year in Target, Walgreens, CVS, or similar.Registered Pharmacy Technician.Additional Skills & QualificationsLicensed in Kansas.Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician.Work Environment
The technician will work in a quiet, office environment that is production-based and repetitive. The role is closed-door and not customer-facing, allowing educated individuals to work in their own cubicle. The schedule is predictable, and the organization is growing. The team is responsible for the front line of the pharmacy, managing all incoming phone calls, faxes, and electronic orders, as well as triaging documents and orders. This is a full-time position with hours on Sunday from 9 AM to 5:30 PM, and Monday to Thursday from 2 PM to 10:30 PM.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Lenexa,KS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2025.
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