Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician coordinates care among patients, providers, and pharmacies. The role involves speaking directly with patients about medications, assisting with prescription filling and adherence packaging, and supporting pharmacists in keeping medication regimens safe and straightforward. The work supports medically complex and vulnerable seniors nationwide. This is an on-site position in Sterling, Virginia, in a non-retail pharmacy environment. The expected pay range is $24.00 to $26.00 per hour; actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and internal equity. Employment offers are contingent on a comprehensive background check and pre-employment drug screening.
Requirements
- Active Virginia Pharmacy Technician license, with proof of active licensure.
- Ability to work on-site in Sterling, Virginia.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling medications and patient information.
- Clear, professional communication skills for speaking with patients by phone.
- Authorization to work in the United States without company-sponsored visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with retail, mail-order, or long-term care pharmacy data entry and pharmacy dispensing software.
- Experience with Parata or other pharmacy automation systems.
Responsibilities
- Speak with patients by phone about their medications and answer routine questions about drug coverage, pricing, and related issues.
- Identify when a patient should speak with a pharmacist and refer the patient appropriately.
- Assist pharmacists in filling prescriptions as permitted by the state board of pharmacy.
- Process third-party claims according to patient drug-plan terms and contact insurance companies and PBMs to resolve claims issues.
- Operate automated packaging machinery to pre-sort, package, and restock medications.
- Order and stock drugs and supplies, assemble supplies for clinical areas, stock crash carts, and perform other inventory duties.
- Pack and ship patient orders nationwide.
- Maintain a safe and clean pharmacy by following procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with prescription benefits; the company pays 100% of the employee-only premium.
- Health Savings Account with company contributions.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Company-paid life, long-term disability, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Voluntary short-term disability available.
- Employee Assistance Program and benefits Customer Advocate service.
- Paid time off and paid company holidays.
- Company-provided equipment.
- Professional development and training support.
- Opportunities for internal growth.
- Casual dress code.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
