PRN Pharmacy Technician

AmerisourceBergen Services Corporation; Iowa (LA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive wellness benefits

Professional development resources

Paid parental leave

Job summary

AmerisourceBergen Services Corporation is seeking a PRN Pharmacy Technician for part-time work in Clarinda, Iowa. The role involves creating patient profiles in the pharmacy system, addressing prescription issues, and managing inventory. Candidates should possess pharmacy technician certification and relevant experience.

This position offers a range of benefits, including health care support, training programs, and professional development resources, fostering an inclusive culture and supporting team members' well-being.

Qualifications

• At least two years of related pharmacy experience required.
• Certification from a national technical certification organization necessary.
• State certification acceptable if competencies meet national standards.

Responsibilities

• Create patient profiles in the pharmacy information system.
• Enter prescription plan information for processing and adjudication.
• Prepare inventory reports for pharmacist review.

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Familiarity with pharmaceuticals

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Pharmacy technician certification

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Details

Location: Onsite, Clarinda, Iowa

Position: PRN Pharmacy Technician (Part time)

Responsibilities

• Create patient profiles in the pharmacy information system.
• Enter prescription plan information for processing and adjudication.
• Enter new patient prescription information into the pharmacy system.
• Address insurance, reimbursement, and payment issues by communicating with insurance providers, patients, and pharmacists.
• Participate in achieving business goals and metrics for the ambulatory pharmacy.
• Retrieve and prepare medication for pharmacist review and verification.
• Prepare inventory reports for pharmacist review and purchase.
• Submit, receive, and place inventory in stock.
• Answer inbound telephone calls and triage them appropriately.
• Assist with reviewing and handling adjudicated prescription claims to ensure appropriate reimbursement, co‑pay, and related financials, and follow up when needed.
• Assist the pharmacist by providing required information for therapeutic consults with patients.
• Intervene with Pharmacy Benefit Manager companies to resolve plan and patient‑specific adjudication issues.

Education and Experience

Minimum two (2) years of directly related, progressively responsible ambulatory pharmacy experience. Bachelor's degree program preferred.

Pharmacy technician certification from a national technical certification organization, such as the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), is required. State pharmacy certification is acceptable if core competencies are equal to or better than national certification requirements.

Skills and Knowledge

• 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 patient issues quickly and creatively to improve customer satisfaction.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical products, services, and drug interactions.
• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail.
• Good analytical skills.

Benefits

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 medical, dental, and vision care, we offer a comprehensive suite of wellness benefits focusing on physical, emotional, financial, and social well‑being, including backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. We also offer training programs, professional development resources, mentorship opportunities, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and more.

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. 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 in accordance with legal requirements. For accommodation requests, please call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail].