• Order Entry - Pharmacy Technician

    Actalent (Lenexa, KS)


    Order Entry Pharmacy Technician

    Job Description

    The Order Entry Pharmacy Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring efficient and accurate order/data entry within a pharmacy setting. This position involves handling incoming calls and directing them appropriately, liaising with long-term care facilities, pharmacists, nurses, and physicians, and processing drug orders received through faxes and other forms. Technicians are responsible for triaging faxes by reviewing patient profiles to determine the appropriateness of orders, preparing documents by highlighting pertinent information, and entering medication orders at a rate of 40-45 per hour. The role requires handling 15-30 calls per day, addressing new admissions to LTC facilities, and resolving issues with orders by understanding the workings of the Automatic Dispensing Unit. This is a fast-paced, repetitive role that demands a high level of accuracy and memorization, with the expectation to process 200-300 orders per shift.

    Responsibilities

    + Handle order/data entry and direct incoming calls appropriately.

    + Communicate with long-term care facilities, pharmacists, nurses, and physicians.

    + Process drug orders received via faxes and other forms.

    + Answer inquiries regarding medications.

    + Triage faxes and review patient profiles to decide on order placement.

    + Prepare documents by highlighting pertinent information for order entry.

    + Manage 15-30 calls per day and address new admissions to LTC facilities.

    + Resolve order issues by analyzing the Automatic Dispensing Unit.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in SIG codes.

    + Certified Pharmacy Technician in KS.

    + Strong data entry and order entry skills.

    + At least one year of order entry experience in a pharmacy setting.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Licensed in KS.

    + Nationally Certified.

    Work Environment

    The Order Entry Pharmacy Technician will work in a quiet, office environment that is production-based. The role is repetitive and requires a strong focus on efficiency. The position is full-time, with hours from Sunday to Thursday, 12pm-9pm, primarily focused on evening shifts. The work environment includes a closed-door setting, offering educated individuals their own cubicle and a predictable schedule. The team is responsible for managing all incoming phone calls, faxes, and electronic orders, triaging documents, and transferring orders to retail pharmacies.

    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 11, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.