Pharmacy Technician II (Specialty Fulfillment)

About the role

This onsite position is based at Centene's Acaria Health Pharmacy, located at 5 Skyline Drive, Suite 240, Hawthorne, NY 10532. The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM Eastern Time (ET). This role plays an integral part in the operations of a specialty pharmacy, supporting the preparation, labeling, and fulfillment of specialty medications under pharmacist supervision while adhering to strict protocols for cold-chain management, hazardous drug handling, and applicable compounding requirements.

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
• Locate correct medication and strength to complete picking of order
• Prepare, count, label, and package pharmaceuticals for Pharmacist approval
• Purchase, receive and coordinate inventory
• Maintain and update inventory recap report
• Retrieve discontinued or expired medications from stock; discard or return to stock as appropriate; complete corresponding documentation
• Maintain prescription logs
• Accurately calibrate equipment and document calibration according to policy
• Assist with the maintenance of pharmacy temperature and cleaning logs and documents maintenance
• Comply with safety, quality assurance, accreditation, legal, state, and federal regulatory requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of pharmacy technician or medical office (i.e. biller, coder, office assistance, or prior authorization/certification) experience
• Familiarity with drugs commonly used to treat chronic/debilitating illnesses
• Active New York Pharmacy Technician registration and PTCB certification are highly preferred. Candidates without current PTCB certification must be willing to obtain it after hire.
• AcariaHealth: State pharmacy technician license relative to where the assigned pharmacy is located (exception being NY where a pharmacy technician license is not required). License required at the time of hire.

Skills

• Experience working with biologics, injectables, and specialty medications
• Strong attention to detail
• Inventory management expertise
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication skills
• Patient-centered approach
• Proficiency with specialty pharmacy systems and digital platforms
• Ability to collaborate effectively with pharmacists, nurses, provider offices, and other healthcare professionals to ensure timely and accurate medication fulfillment

Pay & Benefits

Pay Range: $19.43 - $32.98 per hour

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.