Order Entry Technician
Synchrony Pharmacy Louisville
Summary
Life at Synchrony Pharmacy is about meaningful work, supportive people, and a schedule that truly allows for balance. As a long-term care pharmacy, our teams support senior living communities rather than high-traffic retail pharmacies so you can focus on quality, accuracy, and patient care without the pressure of being customer-facing.
Job description
Overview
Life at Synchrony Pharmacy is about meaningful work, supportive people, and a schedule that truly allows for balance. As a long-term care pharmacy, our teams support senior living communities rather than high-traffic retail pharmacies so you can focus on quality, accuracy, and patient care without the pressure of being customer-facing.
Job Summary
An order entry technician is responsible for accurately and efficiently entering customer orders into a company's system. They ensure that all order details, such as product type, quantity, pricing, and shipping information, are entered correctly. Additionally, they may communicate with customers to clarify order details or resolve any issues that may arise. Attention to detail, strong data entry skills, and excellent communication abilities are essential for this role.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Enters customers' names, addresses, and billing information, product numbers, and specifications of items to be purchased into the order entry system.
- Verifies and enters physician information into the system.
- Enters new medication orders and enters refills.
- Triage, correlates and distributes orders obtained from document imaging software.
- Receives and responds to customer complaints and/or issues.
- Forwards escalated concerns to the Order Entry Supervisor.
- Reviews and verifies customer and order information for correctness, checking it against previously obtained information as necessary.
- Assists specified departments in the preparation and shipment of orders to designated locations.
- Evaluates inventory records to determine availability of requested medication.
- Reviews orders for completeness according to reporting procedures and forwards incomplete orders for further processing.
- Answers phone calls from customers and provides customer service solutions.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: High School / GED. Experience: 1-3 years.
Licenses and Certifications
Board Licensed and/or Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) consistent with state requirements.
Physical Requirements
Sitting, standing, bending, reaching, stretching, stooping, walking, and moving intermittently during working hours. Must be able to lift at least 20lbs. Must be able to maintain verbal and written communication with co-workers, supervisors, residents, family members, visitors, vendors, and all business associates outside of the health campus.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- 1-3 years of relevant experience
- Board Licensed and/or Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) consistent with state requirements
- Strong data entry skills
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication abilities
- Ability to lift at least 20lbs
- Ability to maintain verbal and written communication with co-workers, supervisors, residents, family members, visitors, vendors, and business associates
Benefits
- Meaningful Long Term Care work
- Closed-door pharmacy environment
- Predictable hours
- Flexibility for students
- Six-month blue-badge training period
- Ongoing mentorship
Company overview
Synchrony Pharmacy is a specialized pharmaceutical services company headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, that focuses exclusively on serving senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities. Founded in 1994, the company has established itself as a leading provider of comprehensive pharmacy solutions tailored to the unique needs of long-term care residents. With over 8 million prescriptions dispensed annually, Synchrony Pharmacy serves more than 400 senior living communities across 20 states through multiple distribution centers. The company offers a complete range of services including medication dispensing, clinical support, pharmacogenomic testing, and specialized programs like Rx@HOME aimed at reducing hospital readmissions. Their operational model combines innovative technology with personalized service, providing 24/7 pharmacy support, managed delivery systems, and cost-containment strategies. Synchrony Pharmacy's experienced leadership team brings over 100 years of collective expertise in senior living pharmacy services, ensuring operational excellence and client success while maintaining the highest clinical standards and regulatory compliance.