Specialty Pharmacy Technician
About the role
Explore opportunities with CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're dedicated to crafting and delivering innovative hospital and pharmacy solutions for better patient outcomes across the entire continuum of care. With CPS, you'll work alongside our team of more than 2,500 pharmacy professionals, technology experts, and industry leaders to drive superior financial, clinical, and operational performance for health systems nationwide.
Primary Responsibilities
- Prepare and dispense medications by measuring, counting, labeling, and packaging prescriptions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist
- Process prescription orders accurately, including entering patient and prescription data into pharmacy systems
- Assist pharmacists and healthcare providers by gathering necessary information and supporting workflow efficiency
- Process and coordinate specialty medication prescriptions, often for complex or chronic conditions
- Manage prior authorizations and insurance requirements, working closely with payers and providers
- Cook up patient onboarding and refills, ensuring adherence to therapy schedules
- Handle medication distribution logistics, including cold-chain management and direct-to-patient shipping
- Maintain detailed documentation and reporting, meeting REMS, FDA, and manufacturer program requirements
- Provide high-touch patient support, addressing non-clinical questions and navigating access barriers
- Ensure compliance with specialty pharmacy regulations, accreditation standards, and quality metrics
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- National Certification
- Proficient computer skills including experience using Microsoft Office
- 2+ years of pharmacy technician experience
- Experience with Chronic disease
Pay
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- National Certification
- Proficient computer skills including experience using Microsoft Office
- 2+ years of pharmacy technician experience
- Experience with Chronic disease
Schedule
This position is scheduled to work at least 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday with some on call. There are no nights, weekends or holidays.
About the Facility
Cadillac Hospital has received a 5-star CMS rating for overall hospital quality, one of just 10 hospitals in Michigan to receive this top rating based on quality measures. You can be assured your care will be excellent, safe, and delivered with warmth and friendliness because our physicians and staff care for you - and about you. Cadillac Hospital is part of Munson Healthcare, Michigan's largest and leading health care system consists of the Munson Team of medical experts, nine award-winning community hospitals, and related organizations serve people in 30 counties. The Foster Family Community Health Center, formerly called the Munson Community Health Center, is the front door to services provided at Munson Medical Center and elsewhere in the Munson Healthcare system. People from around northern Michigan use Foster Family Community Health Center for pre-operative testing, pain management, rehabilitation therapies, urgent care, sleep disorders, and many other diagnostic services.
About the Pharmacy
The Specialty Pharmacy will utilize PioneerRx or a similar program. The Pharmacy hours will be Monday-Friday from 9am to 5pm.
Pay Range
The hourly pay for this role will range from $16 to $29 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.