Pharmacy Call Center Technician

Sweetgrass Pharmacy Carolina Park•Mount Pleasant, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Launch Your Healthcare Career Step into the front lines of healthcare support as a Pharmacy Call Center Technician, where compassion meets precision. In this dynamic role, you'll be the trusted voice for patients, providers, and healthcare partners—helping them navigate prescriptions with confidence and care. Whether you're answering questions, solving problems, or coordinating with pharmacists, you’ll play a vital role in delivering life-enhancing medication services. This is your chance to build a career that blends customer service, healthcare operations, and regulatory knowledge—all in a supportive, fast-paced environment. This is a Full-Time, On-site role.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Active and current Pharmacy Technician registration in South Carolina.
At least 1 year of pharmacy technician or high-volume call center/customer service experience.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to multitask, problem-solve, and remain calm in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with pharmacy software, Slack, and multiline phone systems.

Nice To Haves

National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT).
Prior experience in a healthcare call center or mail-order pharmacy setting.
Bilingual skills (e.g., English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

Be the First Point of Contact
Answer and triage incoming calls from patients, prescribers, and clinics with empathy and accuracy.
Process & Verify Orders
Collect key details like drug, dose, allergies, and special instructions to ensure safe, timely prescriptions.
Set Clear Expectations
Provide ready-by/ship-by estimates based on production timelines.
Resolve or Route Inquiries
Address non-clinical questions (status, payments, logistics), and escalate clinical matters to pharmacists.
Manage Refills & Renewals
Coordinate with providers and ensure prescription accuracy and completeness.
Process Payments
Securely manage credit card entries and communicate cost expectations.
Coordinate Pickup or Delivery
Arrange shipping (including cold-chain), and confirm patient roles in the process.
Communicate Delays Proactively
Notify patients of backorders, holds, or exceptions before they escalate.
Protect Privacy & Accuracy
Document every interaction per HIPAA and SOP standards—protecting patient information at every step.
Meet Performance Goals
Deliver excellent service while meeting call center KPIs like average handle time and first-call resolution.