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Data Entry Pharmacy Technician

Actalent
Knoxville, TN Contractor
POSTED ON 8/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/29/2026
Job Title: Data Entry Pharmacy TechnicianJob Description

This role focuses on high-volume, accurate data entry for compounded prescriptions in a fast-paced pharmacy environment. You will support pharmacists by entering prescription information, communicating with patients and healthcare providers, and ensuring compliance with pharmacy regulations while contributing to a collaborative and rapidly growing organization.

Responsibilities
  • Accurately perform compounding data entry for up to 350 prescriptions per day.
  • Enter prescription formulas received via e-scribe, fax, and verbal orders into the pharmacy system.
  • Review prescriptions for completeness and collaborate with prescribing providers to clarify any discrepancies.
  • Enter prescription data, patient information, and insurance details with a high level of accuracy.
  • Answer incoming calls and respond to inquiries from patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Communicate prescription status, insurance coverage, and medication information clearly to patients.
  • Assist pharmacists in processing refill requests, prior authorizations, and prescription transfers.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and all applicable pharmacy regulations.
  • Perform administrative tasks such as filing, scanning documents, and supporting inventory management.
  • Use the C-Compounding System to support efficient and accurate prescription processing.
  • Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment and support the pharmacy’s growth and expansion initiatives.
Essential Skills
  • Pharmacy experience in a data entry or similar role.
  • Pharmacy technician certification.
  • Active Tennessee (TN) Pharmacy Technician License.
  • Data entry technician experience handling approximately 80–300 prescriptions per day.
  • Some compounding experience or knowledge.
  • Ability to use the C-Compounding System or similar pharmacy software for data entry.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in high-volume prescription processing.
  • Professional communication skills for interacting with patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies.
  • Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA and pharmacy regulations.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Compounding experience with multiple drugs is preferred.
  • Experience with C-Compounding or other electronic medical record (EMR) systems used by data entry technicians.
  • Interest in leadership opportunities within a rapidly growing pharmacy.
  • Ability to adapt to evolving processes and support expansion initiatives.
Work Environment

This position operates in a fast-paced pharmacy setting on a first shift schedule, typically from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You will work alongside a team that currently includes six pharmacists and a total staff of approximately 30 people. The facility is about 5,000 square feet, with an additional 4,000 square feet of expansion underway to support rapid growth. The pharmacy currently utilizes six hoods, with eight more being added, providing a modern, well-equipped environment for compounding and prescription processing. The culture emphasizes collaboration, growth, and leadership opportunities as the organization expands through 2025 and 2026.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Knoxville, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Knoxville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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