Pharmacy Technician: Patient Access & Medications Support

communitycare-centralhealth; Oregon; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

communitycare-centralhealth is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist in dispensing medications and managing orders. The role involves preparing prescriptions for delivery, tracking through pharmacy systems and EMR, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure patient access and timely delivery.

The position requires knowledge of medical terminology, experience in a pharmacy setting, and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Must know medical/pharmaceutical terms and nomenclature.
• Experience with commonly used health care tech (PCs, spreadsheets, word processing).
• 3 years in a pharmacy environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist with dispensing and processing orders.
• Prepare and track prescription medications for delivery.
• Communicate with patients to arrange delivery and return of medications.
• Determine patient eligibility for benefits and assistance programs.
• Coordinate with pharmacy benefits and patient assistance teams.

Skills

Pharmacy terminology

Customer service

Phone/electronic communication

Translation support

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Pharmacy databases

Job description

communitycare-centralhealth is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist in dispensing medications and managing orders. The role involves preparing prescriptions for delivery, tracking through pharmacy systems and EMR, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure patient access and timely delivery.

The position requires knowledge of medical terminology, experience in a pharmacy setting, and strong customer service skills.