Pharmacy Data Technician

Job Title: Pharmacy Data Technician Job Description
We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Pharmacy Data Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for accurately entering new and refill prescriptions into our operating system, ensuring timely and error-free dispensing. You will triage incoming fax prescriptions and ensure proper documentation in our computer system. Additionally, you will calculate and verify correct dosages, and handle communications with doctors offices for prescription refills.
Responsibilities
- Enter new and refill prescriptions into the operating system accurately and timely.
- Triage incoming fax prescriptions for prompt dispensing.
- Ensure proper notes and cycle fill coding in the computer system.
- Calculate and verify correct prescription dosages.
- Receive, evaluate, process, and follow up with doctors' offices on refills.
- Develop proficiency in pharmacy systems, including document imaging and legacy systems.
- Assist with filing completed orders, packaging medications, profiling orders for medical records, and dispensing processed prescriptions.
- Maintain data entry records for cycle medications and process cycle medication orders.
Essential Skills
- Pharmacy Technician certification
- Data entry proficiency
- Strong ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Customer service-focused mindset
- Ability to accurately and consistently process prescriptions
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Pharmacy Technician license or certification is highly preferred
- 2+ years of related experience
Work Environment
This position offers a rotating shift from Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm, with a weekend rotation every fourth weekend. There is potential for a hybrid work environment upon proving capability. The work environment is casual, allowing jeans and t-shirts, but closed-toe shoes are required. The pharmacy recently moved to a new, appealing location. This role is within a long-term care pharmacy, serving nursing homes, assisted living, and group homes, rather than a retail pharmacy.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Ankeny, IA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Ankeny, IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Ankeny,IA. About Actalent

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