Pharmacy Technician

Curana Health, Inc. • Buffalo, NY

13d • $20 - $23 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Curana Health, we’re on a mission to radically improve the health, happiness, and dignity of older adults—and we’re looking for passionate people to help us do it.
As a national leader in value-based care, we offer senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities a wide range of solutions (including on-site primary care services, Accountable Care Organizations, and Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans) proven to enhance health outcomes, streamline operations, and create new financial opportunities.
Founded in 2021, we’ve grown quickly—now serving 200,000+ seniors in 1,500+ communities across 32 states. Our team includes more than 1,000 clinicians alongside care coordinators, analysts, operators, and professionals from all backgrounds, all working together to deliver high-quality, proactive solutions for senior living operators and those they care for.
If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact on the senior healthcare landscape, you’re in the right place—and we look forward to working with you.
For more information about our company, visit CuranaHealth.com.
Summary
The Pharmacy Technician supports pharmacists, patients, and providers by ensuring accurate medication reconciliation for individuals within the Curana Health census. This reconciliation process is a key component of delivering personalized care to our Chronic Care Management residents and patients. Through this work, we verify the accuracy of each patient’s documented medication regimen in the EMR while also identifying potential drug interactions, dosage issues, and opportunities for de-prescribing.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Clear, professional communication skills and ability to work effectively with patients, pharmacists, CCM team members, and providers
• Comfort using pharmacy systems, EMRs, and medical terminology, with the ability to quickly learn new tools (e.g., ThoroughCare, GehriMed)
• Strong organizational and time-management skills in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2+ years of experience as a pharmacy technician

Nice To Haves

• Pharmacy Technician certification preferred
• Associate’s degree preferred
• PTCB national certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Complete the Pharmacist CCM Medication Reconciliation Template in the EMR, including:
• Comprehensive medication reconciliation and documentation of changes since the last review
• Medication adherence assessments, including identifying barriers and outlining plans to address concerns
• Drug–drug interaction reviews, including identifying medications that may require changes or monitoring and documenting supporting rationale
• Identification of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) and fall-risk medications, with recommendations for change or monitoring
• Identification of deprescribing opportunities, including recommended approach and timeline
• Collaborate closely with pharmacists and the CCM care team to support patient safety and quality of care
• Receive, verify, and enter prescription orders into the EMR/pharmacy system
• Provide phone-based support to patients, including answering questions and sharing medication-related information under pharmacist supervision
• Support insurance-related processes, including updating pharmacy information, assisting with claims, and supporting prior authorizations
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient profiles, prescriptions, and controlled substances
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations, including HIPAA and controlled substance requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned to support program operations

Benefits

• In addition to your salary, Curana Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, 401K, PTO, paid holidays (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED