Pharmacy Navigator Technician

MWI Buying Group; Reading, Northern (Berks County, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora is seeking a pharmacy technician to support outpatient clinics in Reading, PA. You will assist pharmacists with dispensing, processing prescriptions, and coordinating delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include verifying patient information, managing inventory, supporting patients with insurance and financial assistance, and communicating with healthcare providers to ensure accurate and timely prescription service.

Qualifications

• Requires 1+ year of direct pharmacy experience.
• PTCB certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with pharmacy software and EHRs.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications under supervision with precision.
• Review prescriptions and enter orders into the pharmacy system.
• Coordinate prescription delivery and inventory management.
• Assist patients with insurance and financial assistance.
• Provide excellent customer service and communicate with providers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB)

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Pharmacy software systems

Electronic health records (EHR)

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

This position is for a pharmacy technician serves outpatient clinics and involves direct patient care and collaboration with other healthcare providers. Strong interpersonal skills with an understanding of retail pharmacy operations and prescription processing is optimal to succeed in this role. Cross coverage of other clinics may be required. Cencora has managed and staffed the Reading Hospital Ambulatory Pharmacy inside of the 700 bed Reading Hospital since 2017. Since then, an additional 3 retail pharmacy locations and a home delivery pharmacy were opened to serve the Reading community and outpatient provider offices.

• Location: On-site in Reading, Pennsylvania
• Hours: Monday through Friday between 7am and 6pm with typically no weekends or holidays required.

• Medication Dispensing: Assist pharmacists in accurately dispensing specialty medications, including measuring, counting, labeling, and packaging prescriptions with precision.
• Prescription Processing: Review and enter prescription orders into pharmacy system accurately and efficiently. Verify patient information and insurance coverage and resolve any discrepancies or issues.
• Prescription Delivery: Coordinate, track, manage and facilitate prescription delivery. Adhere to packing and tracking processes.
• Inventory Management: Monitor and maintain inventory levels of medications, ensuring adequate stock is available for patient needs. Collaborate with the pharmacy team to place orders and track shipments.
• Patient Support: Provide excellent customer service to patients and healthcare professionals by answering inquiries, addressing pharmacy-related concerns, and triaging to pharmacist as appropriate. Manage multiple patients with diverse needs autonomously.
• Adherence Monitoring: Conduct initial and follow‑up calls with patients to assess medication adherence. Document appropriately and defer to pharmacist as agreed upon.
• Benefits Investigation: Review patient insurance for affordability.
• Financial Assistance: Assess availability of financial assistance options. Support patients through application process. This includes, but is not limited to, manufacturer coupon cards, secondary insurance options, foundation assistance, and manufacturer assistance.
• Communication: Display professionalism in all interactions. Communicate effectively in-person, via telephone, and in other electronic communication. Document pertinent patient information professionally and succinctly in patient chart, as agreed upon by pharmacist.
• Team Collaboration: Act as liaison between patient, pharmacy, and other healthcare providers to ensure smooth workflow and effective communication.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated with latest developments in practice area. Participate in training programs and continuing education opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Education: Requires 1+ year(s) directly related and progressively responsible pharmacy experience; bachelor's degree program preferred.
• Pharmacy technician certification with Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is required.

• Skills and Knowledge: Ability to communicate professionally and effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to quickly and creatively address patient issues and communicate compassionately with patients.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical products, pharmaceutical terminology, and clinical pharmacy services and drug interactions
• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail
• Good analytical skills.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Experience in using pharmacy software systems and electronic health records.

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

Temps Plein 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. Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request‑by‑request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned.

Affiliated Companies

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