Pharmacy Technician Navigator Cardiology/Specialty

Cencora; Reading (Berks County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Cencora in Reading, PA seeks a Pharmacy Navigator technician to triage patients and prescriptions, facilitating authorization, reimbursement and dispensing of medications. This compliance-critical role works with Cardiology and multi-specialty clinics at Tower Health, with cross-coverage to other locations as needed.

Hybrid work: four days on site and up to one day remote after training. Hours: Monday–Friday, 7am–6pm.

Qualifications

• Requires 2+ years of related pharmacy experience; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Must hold Pennsylvania Pharmacy Technician license.
• CPHT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with dispensing specialty medications.
• Process prescription orders accurately and verify patient information and insurance.
• Coordinate prescription delivery and tracking.
• Manage inventory and supplier orders.
• Provide patient support and triage to pharmacists.
• Monitor patient adherence with follow-up calls and documentation.
• Review insurance and assist with financial assistance options.
• Communicate professionally with patients and providers.
• Collaborate with team to ensure smooth workflow.
• Stay updated with latest developments in practice area.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Independence

Interpersonal skills

Pharmacy software

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

2+ years related pharmacy experience

Bachelor's degree preferred

PA Pharmacy Technician License

CPHT preferred

Tools

Pharmacy software systems

Electronic Health Records

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

The Pharmacy Navigator technician will act as onsite triage for identified patients and prescriptions, including specialty prescriptions, to facilitate authorization, reimbursement and dispensing of medications. This position is categorized as compliance critical and, as such, requires and is assigned specific responsibility for ensuring continual and proper compliance with all division, corporate and regulatory requirements. This technician will work primarily with Cardiology and multi-specialty clinics at Tower Health. Cross coverage of other clinic locations will be required.

Location

Hybrid 4 days on site in Reading, PA and up to 1 day remote based on business needs and after training requirements are satisfied.

Hours

Monday through Friday between 7am and 6pm with typically no weekends or holidays required.

Responsibilities

• 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 2+ year(s) directly related and progressively responsible pharmacy experience; bachelor's degree program preferred.

Requires Pharmacy Technician License in the state of Pennsylvania.

CPHT is preferred.

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

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.

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

Affiliated Companies: Value Apothecaries Inc