Pharmacy Technician (Onsite Specialty)

centene; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,674,000 - 94,501,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off plus holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Centene is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II to work onsite in Houston, TX. You will support pharmacists, manage prescription-related calls, perform data entry and documentation, and help ensure timely, accurate fulfillment of orders.

The role requires a Texas pharmacy technician license and 2+ years in a similar setting. Ideal candidates will have experience with specialty pharmacy processes and strong computer typing skills, with a focus on accuracy and customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of pharmacy technician or medical office experience preferred.
• Familiarity with drugs used for chronic illnesses.

Responsibilities

• Interact with departments to fill prescriptions accurately and on time.
• Work under direct supervision of a pharmacist.
• Maintain and update reports.
• Comply with safety, QA, accreditation, legal, state and federal requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Phone outreach

Typing 40 wpm

Education

High school diploma

2+ years pharmacy/medical office experience

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Position Purpose:

Work with the Pharmacists to accurately assist prescription orders in a timely manner

Key Job Details:

Pharmacy Technician II (Onsite Specialty Outreach - Customer Service - Phone Outreach with Data Entry). This Licensed Pharmacy Technician II role is located at 1311 W. Sam Houston Pkwy N. Houston, TX 77043 and works a regular schedule of 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM CST. As part of a Specialty Pharmacy Outreach team, you will spend the majority of your day providing customer service support through outbound and inbound phone interactions, while accurately performing data entry and documentation. Responsibilities include contacting medical offices to obtain prescription clarifications, communicating with patients regarding prescription status updates, supporting pharmacist callback queues by assisting with refill and prescription requests, completing pre-QA and data entry activities, and responding to email escalations. Successful candidates will be comfortable managing a high volume of phone work, demonstrate strong attention to detail, maintain a positive and professional demeanor, stay current with required trainings, and possess solid computer skills, including the ability to type at least 40 words per minute. Previous experience in Specialty Pharmacy, particularly Infusion and/or Oncology, is highly preferred.

• 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

About Centene:

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives - and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You'll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It's work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Benefits:

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