You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join their team. This role involves prescription data entry, outreach to providers and pharmacies, and translation of medical instructions for patients. The position requires effective management of a high-volume workflow in a non-traditional pharmacy environment, providing a unique blend of administrative and pharmacy duties.
Key Responsibilities
- Prescription Data Entry: Accurately input prescription data into the pharmacy management system, ensuring high-quality standards are met for every entry.
- Provider & Pharmacy Outreach: Conduct professional outbound calls to physician offices to secure new prescriptions and coordinate with external pharmacies to facilitate prescription transfers.
- Sig Code Translation: Utilize your pharmacy knowledge to translate complex medical "sig codes" into clear, concise instructions for patients.
- Queue Management: Efficiently manage a high-volume "work list" or queue of scripts, prioritizing tasks to meet daily processing goals.
- Workflow Flexibility: Maintain a high level of productivity in a rotating workflow environment; you should be comfortable spending some days dedicated entirely to data entry and others focused heavily on outbound phone coordination.
- Inter-professional Collaboration: Act as a liaison between the facility, doctors' offices, and other pharmacies to ensure a seamless medication fulfillment process.
Skills
- Prescription data entry experience
- Strong phone etiquette/communication skills
Experience
- Previous experience in a data entry/phone-based role preferred
Additional Requirements
Mon-Fri 9a to 530p
Benefits
- Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
- Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
- 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
- Short Term Disability Insurance.
- Term Life Insurance Plan.
Required Employment / Compliance Language
Our client complies with all relevant state employment regulations.
*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
Medix Overview:
With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.
*As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
