Pharmacy Technician II (Onsite Specialty Outreach)

AcariaHealth; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off plus holidays

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Centene is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II for onsite specialty outreach in Houston, TX. The role emphasizes customer service with 90% phone work, data entry, and collaboration with pharmacists to accurately process prescription orders.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 2+ years of pharmacy technician or related experience, along with Texas licensure. Benefits include competitive pay, health insurance, and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of pharmacy technician or medical office experience.
• Texas pharmacy technician license (TSBP) relative to assigned location.

Responsibilities

• Assist prescription orders with Pharmacist supervision.
• Interact with departments to ensure timely and accurate prescription filling.
• Perform data entry and related admin tasks; respond to email escalations.
• Maintain and update reports and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Stay current with required training.

Skills

Phone work

Data entry

Customer service

Pharmacy knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2+ years pharmacy technician or medical office experience

Job description

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members as a clinical professional on our Medical Management/Health Services team. Centene is a diversified, national organization offering competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Pharmacy Technician II (Onsite Specialty Outreach - Customer Service - Phone Outreach with Data Entry) - Houston, TX

Job Specific Details

• Onsite Specialty Outreach Support
• Customer service-focused pharmacy technician role, with phone work making up 90% of the shift
• Comfortable handling phone calls and data entry with a positive, professional attitude
• Contacting medical offices to clarify and enter prescriptions
• Contacting patients to provide updates on prescription outcomes
• Supporting the Pharmacist callback queue by helping obtain refills and prescription clarifications
• Assisting with pre-QA/data entry
• Responding to email escalations
• Staying current with required training
• Computer savvy; able to type at least 40 WPM
• Specialty pharmacy with Infusion and/or Oncology, highly preferred

Working shift:

9:30 AM - 6 PM (Central/CST)

Work Location

1311 W. Sam Houston Pkwy N. Houston, TX 77043

Position Purpose

• Work with the Pharmacists to accurately assist prescription orders in a timely manner
• Interact with various departments to provide accurately fill prescriptions on a timely basis
• Work under direct supervision of a pharmacist
• Maintain and update reports
• Comply with safety, quality assurance, accreditation, legal, state, and federal regulatory requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent. 2+ years of pharmacy technician or medical office (i.e. biller, coder, office assistance, or prior authorization/certification) experience. Familiarity with drugs commonly used to treat chronic/debilitating illnesses.

License/Certification:

State (Texas -TSBP) pharmacy technician license(s) relative to where the employee and assigned pharmacy are located

Pay Range: $19.43 - $32.98 per hour

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• competitive pay
• health insurance
• 401K and stock purchase plans
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off plus holidays
• a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules

Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status.

Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act