Pharmacy Concierge Technician

Cencora; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora is seeking a Concierge Pharmacy Technician to join the ambulatory hospital pharmacy team at Reading Hospital. The role supports discharge medication processing, patient outreach, and coordination with hospital units to ensure timely access to medications.

We value strong communication, problem-solving, and retail/pharmacy experience. The position is full-time, on-site in Reading, PA, with rotating shifts and a patient-centric approach to medication access.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician Trainee or PA Technician license required.
• At least 1 year of experience in community-based or hospital outpatient pharmacy.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Experience with PBM billing and prior authorization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with internal team members to gather paperwork and prescriptions.
• Answers inbound calls and triages to appropriate staff.
• Creates patient profiles in the pharmacy information system.
• Enters prescription plan information for processing and adjudication.
• Supports concierge services from intake to bedside delivery at discharge.
• Adheres to regulatory and organizational policies.
• Participates in program marketing and patient assistance initiatives.
• Serves as Ambulatory Pharmacy resource to resolve discharge medication issues.
• Prepares inventory reports for pharmacist review and ordering.
• Manages inventory stock and replenishment.
• Provides patient follow-up for ongoing medication access.

Skills

CPHT preferred

1+ year experience

Strong communication skills

Pharmacy billing knowledge

Education

PA Pharmacy Technician license

Tools

Pharmacy Operating System

MS Word/Excel

POS / cash register

Job description

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere.

Job Details

Cencora has managed and staffed the Reading Hospital Ambulatory Pharmacy inside of the 700 bed Reading Hospital since 2017 and has expanded services to 6 locations over the years.

We foster a culture where career development and training play a key role as our staff gain experience in many aspects of ambulatory and specialty pharmacy. We currently employ pharmacists in both clinical and ambulatory settings with a support staff of technicians in various roles. We are excited to welcome new team members to continue to grow our team and kickstart new careers. We started with 2 pharmacists and 4 technicians and have since expanded into a much larger operation with services at multiple pharmacy locations such as:

• meds-to-beds
• employee prescriptions
• pharmacy navigators embedded in clinics
• Specialty Pharmacy
• Mail Order Pharmacy

The pharmacy is a 24/7 operation. Shifts are typically 8 to 10 hours and will be scheduled in the M-F 7a-9p, Sa-Sun 8a-6p time frames. With rotating weekends and holidays. Full time, 40 hours per week. Occasional shifts at other Reading Hospital Retail Pharmacy locations.

A Concierge Pharmacy Technician is a position in the Ambulatory pharmacy with responsibilities both in the pharmacy and within the hospital. This technician coordinates between hospital units and the pharmacy to ensure patient discharge medications are received, processed, and any issues resolved prior to the patient's discharge from the hospital. A candidate with strong communication, problem-solving skills, and retail/community pharmacy experience would be a good fit for this role.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with internal team members to gather appropriate paperwork, prescription billing information, &/or prescriptions.
• Answers inbound telephone calls and triages calls to appropriate staff.
• Responsible for creating a patient profile in the pharmacy information system.
• Enters all necessary prescription plan information in the patient profile for processing and adjudicating patient’s prescriptions.
• Supports all Concierge Service related activities from prescription intake to bedside delivery at time of patient discharge.
• Complies with all established regulatory and organizational policies and procedures.
• Participates in program marketing and promotional campaigns.
• Assists in establishing policies and procedures specific to the Concierge Services Program including; indigent drug program, Patient Assistance Programs, and Pharmacy exception processes.
• Serves as primary Ambulatory Pharmacy resource to facilitate access and resolve all required discharge medication related issues. Including but not limited to; formulary/coverage issues, copay issues, patient assistance program eligibility, and other indigent programs.
• Prepares inventory reports for pharmacist review to purchase.
• Submits, receives, and places inventory in stock by utilizing knowledge of order placement, receiving, and merchandising.
• Provides follow-up to patients and family for pharmaceutical needs and/or additional eligibility information to ensure on-going medication access.
• Works with appropriate departments and internal patient care team members regarding patients who have limited financial resources for prescription medication and collaborates as required to create medication access to support discharge preparations.
• Collaborates with internal team members, insurance companies, drug manufacturers, and prescription benefit administrators to coordinate drug coverage or resolve denials.
• Provides education to pharmacy, and other patient discharge related departments regarding current policy and process as it pertains to the patient assistance program and pharmacy exception process.
• Participates in achieving clinical and business goals and metrics for the Ambulatory Pharmacy concierge Program.
• Assembles data and prepares concierge program reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• As of June 2026, all pharmacy technicians are required to obtain either a Pharmacy Technician Trainee license or a Pharmacy Technician license issued by the state of Pennsylvania. Employees holding a Trainee license must upgrade to a Technician license before the expiration of their Trainee license. For further information, please consult the Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy.

Skills And Knowledge

• CPHT is preferred.
• Requires a minimum of one year of experience in a community-based retail or hospital outpatient pharmacy or equivalent training and experience.
• Additional experience in any hospital setting or "lead" Technician experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated proficiency and process knowledge of outpatient prescription program payer/PBM billing, issue resolution, and payment processes—including Prior Authorization and Claim Exception Facilitation.
• Understanding and process knowledge of medication billing systems in an ambulatory pharmacy setting
• Demonstrated computer literacy-including Pharmacy Operating System experience and Word/Excel capabilities.
• Prior POS and cash register experience required, Pharmacy POS/cash register experience desired
• Direct experience and knowledge of Patient Assistance Programs and/or indigent drug programs is highly desired.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under time and volume constraints
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to resolve customer issues quickly and creatively in order to improve customer satisfaction
• Ability to prioritize, facilitate, and problem-solve multiple time-sensitive tasks to completion.
• Strong organizational, record-keeping, and time management skills are essential
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical products, services and drug interactions
• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail
• Good analytical skills

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora

Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

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