Specialty Pharmacy Technician

Doist; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Shields Health Solutions is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) to support pharmacists and patients within a fast-growing specialty pharmacy. You will process prescriptions, assist with adherence, and help with insurance issues while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

Key tasks include labeling, filling, coordinating delivery, and providing medication education. Responsibilities also cover inventory management, data entry, and collaboration with clinicians to optimize patient

Qualifications

• Active Pharmacy Technician registration in the state of employment.
• National CPhT certification (or equivalent).
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of Pharmacy Technician experience.
• Preferred 5+ years of Pharmacy Technician experience.
• Additional state-specific certifications must be obtained if required.
• Continued employment contingent on meeting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process and enter prescriptions accurately, clarifying orders with pharmacists and clinicians when needed.
• Label, fill, prepare, and coordinate delivery of prescriptions, including special storage or handling.
• Support patients through inbound and outbound communication, adherence follow-ups, refill coordination, and education.
• Investigate and resolve insurance-related issues and assist patients with financial assistance programs.
• Maintain pharmacy inventory, order and receive medications, and assemble necessary supplies.
• Manage data, adjudicate test claims, maintain records, and support follow-up activities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement while ensuring quality, service, confidentiality, and compliance.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, clinicians, patients, and internal stakeholders to support patient care.

Skills

Phone communication

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Learn new systems

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

National CPhT certification

Active Pharmacy Technician registration

1+ years of Pharmacy Technician experience

5+ years preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) | Specialty Pharmacy

Join a Fast-Growing Specialty Pharmacy Team We're seeking an experienced Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) to support patients and pharmacists through medication adherence, prescription processing, and pharmacy operations. This role is ideal for a motivated professional who enjoys patient interaction, problem-solving, and making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes. Candidates must be nationally certified and registered as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of employment.

What You'll Do

• Process and enter prescriptions accurately, including clarifying orders with pharmacists and clinicians when needed.
• Label, fill, prepare, and coordinate delivery of prescriptions, including medications requiring special storage or handling.
• Support patients through inbound and outbound communication, medication adherence follow-ups, refill coordination, and medication education.
• Investigate and resolve insurance-related issues and assist patients with financial assistance programs.
• Maintain pharmacy inventory, order and receive medications, and assemble necessary medication-related supplies.
• Manage data, adjudicate test claims, maintain accurate records, and support operational follow-up activities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement while maintaining exceptional quality, service, confidentiality, and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, clinicians, patients, and internal stakeholders to support outstanding patient care.

Skills

• Strong phone and patient communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)
• Ability to learn new systems and databases quickly
• Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills

Traits

• Detail-oriented and dependable
• High integrity and professionalism
• Empathetic, patient-focused communicator
• Energetic, motivated team player
• Able to manage confidential information with discretion

Qualifications Required

• Active Pharmacy Technician registration in the State of employment
• National CPhT certification (or equivalent)
• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years of Pharmacy Technician experience
• Preferred 5+ years of Pharmacy Technician experience
• If additional state-specific certification requirements exist, the selected candidate must obtain them within a mutually agreed-upon timeframe. Continued employment is contingent upon meeting those requirements.

Compensation

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour Actual compensation will depend on geographic location, skills, education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors.

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Solid computer skills are required, including proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) for communication, documentation, and data management, as well as, navigating the internet and web-based platforms. Data entry and computer skills will be evaluated through an assessment as part of the pre-employment process.

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