Company Overview
At Akina Pharmacy, the shared purpose that drives us is to enrich the lives of the people in our care through compounded medications. As a people-first organization, we embrace the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to ensure our success by prioritizing the recruitment and development of exceptional talent.
Joining Akina means stepping into an environment where clear communication, pragmatic decision-making, and accountability are at the forefront. We are committed to empowering our team members and fostering a culture of growth and support. If you are driven by a passion for making a meaningful impact and seek a vibrant, compassionate workplace, we invite you to discover the opportunities awaiting you at Akina Pharmacy. Together, let's build a healthier, happier community.
Position Summary
The Pharmacy Technician - Data Entry plays a vital role in ensuring the efficient and accurate processing of prescription orders at Akina Pharmacy. This primarily remote position requires a detail-oriented and self-motivated individual who thrives in a goal-driven environment. The technician is responsible for promptly entering prescription data, verifying accuracy, and maintaining up-to-date patient records while adhering to strict quality and compliance standards.
In addition to data entry, the role involves communicating with healthcare providers to resolve discrepancies and secure additional information as needed. Success in this position requires exceptional organizational skills, a proactive mindset, and a commitment to Akina Pharmacy’s core values of Excellence Always, Go-Getter’s Unite, Compassion For All, and Called To Serve.
If you are passionate about supporting patient care through accuracy and accountability and excel at working independently in a remote setting, this is the opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact at Akina Pharmacy.
You will love it here if you are motivated by Akina’s Core Identity Values:
- Excellence Always
- Go-Getter’s Unite
- Compassion For All
- Called To Serve
You’ll have success here if you value clear processes and get, want, and have capacity to do the following things:
- Promptly and accurately process new and refill orders
- Communicate with providers to request additional information needed to process orders (email, phone, fax, etc)
- Update patient records with strong attention to detail
- Verifies the accuracy of patient and prescription information
- Proactively resolve data inaccuracies
We train our team to help them succeed, and everyone on our team helps with our success. In this role, you’ll be accountable for hitting the following numbers:
- Process an average of 250 new and refill prescriptions/day
- Provider communication (20-30 calls per day )
If you want to come to work, learn, and hit those numbers, you’ll be recognized and rewarded.
Our company runs on EOS purely. That means as a member of this team, you will have a leader who:
- Gives clear directions and expectations
- Makes sure you have the necessary tools
- Delegates appropriately
- Has effective meetings
- Meets one-on-one with you quarterly or more, if needed
- Rewards and recognizes your performance
Experience and Qualifications
- Certification and Licensure: Active pharmacy technician certification (CPhT) and licensure in accordance with Virginia Board of Pharmacy requirements. Commitment to maintaining continuing education and staying updated on industry best practices.
- Data Entry Expertise: 1-2 years of experience in pharmacy or healthcare-related data entry, with a proven track record of accuracy and efficiency (preferred not required).
- Quality Assurance and Compliance Focus: Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and the ability to handle sensitive patient information responsibly.
- Performance and Time Management: Proven ability to meet deadlines and maintain productivity benchmarks while handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Communication and Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with pharmacists, providers, patients and team members.
- Technology Skills: Proficiency in utilizing and troubleshooting pharmacy software and systems to optimize workflows.
- Preferred Experience in Compounding or Specialized Pharmacies: Familiarity with 503A or 503B compounding workflows, or experience in data entry for specialty pharmacies (preferred not required).
Benefits & Perks
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Options: Choose from three medical plans tailored to your needs, plus options for dental and vision coverage for you and your family.
- Paid time off (vacation and sick time): Take advantage of generous paid time off to recharge, focus on personal priorities, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Paid Holidays (8 scheduled): Enjoy eight scheduled paid holidays to celebrate and spend quality time with loved ones.
- 401K Dollar-for-Dollar Up to 4%: Invest in your future with our 401K plan, featuring a dollar-for-dollar match up to 4%.
