Pharmacy Technician
Actalent · Deerfield, IL · Yesterday
RemoteRemoteHealthcare$20.67–$21.15/hrContract
Responsibilities
- Process customer pharmacy orders accurately and efficiently via telephone while ensuring full compliance with applicable pharmacy regulations.
- Obtain and verify customer information, including product quantities and usage details, to ensure prescriptions are filled correctly and safely.
- Ensure all patient-related interactions strictly adhere to HIPAA regulations and privacy requirements.
- Respond to customer questions, complaints, and service issues by identifying root causes and providing appropriate, timely solutions.
- Investigate and track product shipments using carrier tools such as the UPS website and by coordinating with the transportation team.
- Collaborate closely with Routing, Transportation, Sales, and Credit & Collections teams to resolve customer issues and deliver a cohesive, high-quality customer experience.
- Meet and maintain established performance expectations related to call quality, adherence, order accuracy, and service level standards.
- Adapt to changing business needs and evolving customer requirements while maintaining high service standards.
- Work effectively and independently in a remote environment using a reliable high-speed wired internet connection.
- Support business operations by working a flexible schedule within Customer Care operating hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday.
- Handle high call volumes, contributing to a department that manages approximately 2,000 calls per day while maintaining professionalism and empathy.
- Use Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Teams to document interactions, collaborate with colleagues, and support daily workflows.
- Participate fully in remote training, apply learned processes and systems, and transition to independently taking calls after the training period.
Requirements
- Active pharmacy technician license from one of the following states: Illinois (IL), Indiana (IN), Wisconsin (WI), or Florida (FL).
- Active national pharmacy technician certification from PTCB or NHA.
- Minimum of 2–4 years of call center experience in a clinical or pharmacy setting.
- Demonstrated experience with pharmacy order entry and prescription-related workflows.
- Proficiency in handling high call volumes in a structured call center environment.
- Strong customer and patient engagement skills with the ability to build rapport over the phone.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining a professional, empathetic, and patient-focused demeanor.
- Exceptional attention to detail, with strong problem-solving, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and reliably in a remote setting.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Excel, and Word, as well as SharePoint and Microsoft Teams.
- Reliable high-speed wired home internet connection (no hotspot use) suitable for sustained call center work.
Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- Experience working with dialysis medications, therapies, or patients is a strong plus.
- Previous experience in a pharmacy fulfillment or home delivery environment is beneficial.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to new systems, processes, and changing business needs.
- Strong time management skills and the ability to manage shifting priorities across multiple tasks.
- Comfort using web-based tools to track shipments and coordinate logistics.
- Interest in supporting patients receiving vital organ and kidney care therapies.