Pharmacy Technician I

Centene • Chesterfield, MO

401d • $31,803 - $54,496

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician I position at Centene Corporation involves working closely with pharmacists to ensure the accurate and timely preparation of prescription orders. This role is essential in providing quality service to members by interacting with various departments and complying with regulatory requirements. The position is fully on-site in Chesterfield, Missouri, and requires adherence to safety and quality assurance standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of pharmacy technician or medical office experience (e.g., biller, coder, office assistance, or prior authorization/certification).
• Familiarity with drugs commonly used to treat chronic/debilitating illnesses.
• Current Missouri Pharmacy Technician license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Current state's Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Pharmacists to accurately prepare prescription orders in a timely manner.
• Interact with various departments to provide accurately dispensed prescriptions on a timely basis.
• Work under direct supervision of a pharmacist.
• Perform prescription data entry functions (preQA) by viewing images and inputting prescription information directly into the system.
• Prepare and submit requests for prescription refills.
• Initiate clarification requests.
• Receive verbal instructions from prescribers as allowed by pharmacy regulation.
• Complete reorder processing for the timely filling of prescription refills.
• Comply with safety, quality assurance, accreditation, legal, state, and federal regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Complete work list according to guidelines set by Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health insurance
• 401K and stock purchase plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off plus holidays
• Flexible work schedules (remote, hybrid, field, or office)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED