Join arenaflex as a Remote Data Entry Coordinator and become an essential part of our healthcare compliance team! This is a fantastic opportunity for detail-oriented professionals who want to grow their career in the pharmaceutical healthcare industry while enjoying the flexibility of working from home. At arenaflex, we are committed to creating more happy lives through better health, and we need talented individuals like you to help us achieve this mission.
About arenaflex and the Healthcare Industry
arenaflex is proud to be part of an integrated healthcare, pharmacy, and retail leader with a rich history of caring for communities. Operating numerous retail locations across the nation, arenaflex serves millions of customers daily and plays a critical role in the American healthcare system. Our pharmacists and healthcare professionals provide an extensive range of pharmacy and healthcare services that drive equitable access to care, especially for medically underserved populations.
As a Remote Data Entry Coordinator, you will support our prescriber assessment process and contribute to ensuring compliance with controlled substance regulations and good faith dispensing policies. This role is vital to maintaining the integrity of our pharmacy operations and protecting patient safety across all our locations.
What You Will Do
As a Remote Data Entry Coordinator at arenaflex, you will be responsible for supporting the prescriber assessment process and ensuring compliance with various healthcare regulations. Your primary duties will include:
- Prescriber Evaluation Support: Reviews and organizes Prescriber Evaluation Referral Forms (PERF), gathers internal and external prescribing data, and coordinates prescriber and patient mailings within specific time frames to ensure timely processing and compliance.
- Communication Management: Creates and enables the release of COMPASS and RHM communications, generating ad hoc reports for the prescriber assessment team and assisting in presentations to the Integrity and Patient Safety teams.
- Controlled Substance Monitoring: Researches and analyzes controlled substance orders placed manually at the store level. Determines if orders are suspicious based on ordering patterns and circumstances, and takes appropriate actions to educate personnel on proper ordering procedures.
- Regulatory Reporting: Generates reports and provides data to DEA agents on store dispensing patterns, and prescriber or patient profiles within a forty-eight-hour window. Builds ad hoc queries to pull data outside of regular reporting requirements.
- Policy Support: Maintains up-to-date knowledge about issues including controlled substance ordering processes, Good Faith Dispensing (GFD) policies, and DEA licensing requirements. Assists stores and field supervision with questions through email and contact on various related topics.
- Audit Assistance: Assists analysts in developing and reviewing store audits for controlled substance losses. Collaborates with Pharmacy Managers and Supervisors to ensure that losses are reported within the required time frame and with 100% accuracy.
- Prescriber Management: Manages prescriber fee ticket decision system. Validates and updates prescriber data. Collaborates with Pharmacists to ensure that any prescription blocking is valid.
- Allocation Decisions: Researches and analyzes requests for increases to controlled substance allocations. Makes informed decisions based on collaboration with Pharmacy Managers, Supervisors, and object vendors. Mitigates risk to the organization by ensuring that due diligence is completed and documented.
- Policy Implementation: Assists in the implementation and updating of the Good Faith Dispensing and Target Drug Good Faith Dispensing policies to ensure compliance with current regulations.
- Technical Support: Utilizes advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint and the ability to query databases to support analysts in the creation of presentations and training for store staff and supervision.
Required Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you must meet the following requirements:
- Education: High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Experience: Minimum of three years of experience as a pharmacy technician in a retail or clinical pharmacy setting.
- Certification: Required certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) granted by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
- Regulatory Knowledge: Experience with prescriber licensing requirements, including NPI (National Provider Identifier), DEA registration, and state licenses.
- Technical Skills: Intermediate level capabilities in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Database Experience: Experience with querying databases to extract and analyze data for reporting purposes.
- Analytical Abilities: Experience with reading and reporting data to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive the improvement of outcomes and find solutions.
- Communication Skills: Experience communicating effectively in written and verbal formats as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Preferred Qualifications
While not required, the following qualifications will help you stand out:
- Experience with internal arenaflex systems including SIMS and IC.
- Experience with controlled substance ordering processes within arenaflex, including PDQ's, RxQuick Order, and Passport systems.
- Previous experience in a compliance or regulatory role within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Familiarity with state pharmacy board regulations and federal controlled substance laws.
Skills and Competencies
Success in this role requires a combination of technical skills and personal attributes:
- Attention to Detail: You must have exceptional accuracy in data entry and document review to ensure compliance with strict regulatory requirements.
- Analytical Thinking: The ability to analyze ordering patterns, identify suspicious activities, and make informed decisions is crucial.
- Time Management: You will manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines, particularly when coordinating prescriber and patient mailings within specific time frames.
- Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication is essential for collaborating with pharmacy staff, field supervision, and external regulatory agencies.
- Technical Proficiency: Comfortable working with databases, creating complex Excel spreadsheets, and developing PowerPoint presentations.
- Integrity: A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of compliance and ethical conduct is essential.
- Adaptability: Must be comfortable working independently in a remote environment while maintaining productivity and meeting deadlines.
Career Growth Opportunities
At arenaflex, we believe in investing in our employees' professional development. As a Remote Data Entry Coordinator, you will have access to numerous growth opportunities:
- Career Advancement: This role serves as an excellent foundation for advancement into senior compliance roles, pharmacy management positions, or specialized analyst roles within the organization.
- Skill Development: You will gain valuable experience with healthcare compliance regulations, controlled substance monitoring, and pharmacy operations that are highly transferable across the healthcare industry.
- Professional Training: arenaflex offers ongoing training programs to help you stay current with evolving healthcare regulations and industry best practices.
- Mentorship: Access to experienced professionals who can guide your career growth and provide insights into the pharmaceutical healthcare sector.
- Cross-Functional Exposure: Working with various teams including Integrity, Patient Safety, Pharmacy Management, and field supervision provides a well-rounded understanding of healthcare operations.
Work Environment and Culture
As a remote employee at arenaflex, you will enjoy a supportive and inclusive work environment:
- Flexible Work Arrangement: Work from the comfort of your home with a flexible schedule that promotes work-life balance.
- Collaborative Culture: Despite working remotely, you will be connected with diverse teams and professionals from various locations, fostering an inclusive work environment.
- Advanced Technology: arenaflex provides remote employees with access to advanced technology and communication tools to facilitate seamless collaboration.
- Inclusive Environment: arenaflex fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee has the opportunity to contribute to our mission of creating happier lives through better health.
- Wellness Support: Access to wellness programs and resources designed to support your physical and mental well-being.
Compensation and Benefits
arenaflex offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits:
- Salary Range: $25 - $35 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Company-Paid Life Insurance: Basic life insurance coverage at no cost to you.
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Family Benefits: Family forming benefits and paid parental leave to support your growing family.
- Time Off: Competitive paid time off (PTO) and flexible time off (FTO) options.
- Voluntary Benefits: Optional life and personal accident insurance coverage.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for skill-building and career advancement.
Why Join arenaflex as a Remote Worker
Choosing arenaflex for your remote career offers numerous advantages:
- Flexibility: Manage your work schedule and location with the ability to work from any location with a strong internet connection, promoting better work-life balance.
- Global Opportunities: Collaborate with diverse teams and professionals from various locations, expanding your professional network.
- No Commute: Eliminate the daily commute, saving time and reducing stress while improving productivity and overall well-being.
- Autonomy: Take ownership of your responsibilities and manage your tasks independently while adhering to organizational goals and values.
- Technology Access: Benefit from advanced technology and communication tools that ensure you have the resources to excel in your role.
- Professional Growth: Access mentorship programs and professional development initiatives designed for remote workforce growth.
- Workplace Wellness: Enjoy resources and support for maintaining a healthy work-life balance and access wellness programs.
- Brand Prestige: Join a respected brand recognized for its commitment to healthcare and community well-being.
Join Our Team Today
If you are a detail-oriented professional with pharmacy technician experience and a passion for healthcare compliance, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity at arenaflex. This is your chance to contribute to patient safety and regulatory compliance while advancing your career in a supportive remote work environment.
At arenaflex, we are dedicated to creating more happy lives through better health, and we need talented individuals like you to help us achieve this mission. Apply now to join our team and become part of an organization that values integrity, patient safety, and exceptional healthcare delivery. Your career journey starts here!