Pharmacy Technician, Shields Health Solutions LLC, Elkridge, MD
Pharmacy Technician
Job description
At Shields, we pride ourselves on our culture of inclusion and kindness and the difference we make in patients' lives every day. We are tremendously proud to be certified as a 'Great Place to Work' four years in a row. In 2022, we were awarded US Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care , Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials & Fortune Best Workplaces for Women .
Improving lives and elevating performance are at the heart of everything we do. That's why more health system leaders trust Shields to elevate access, outcomes and growth within specialty pharmacy - delivering value throughout the entire health system. Leveraging our proven Shields Performance Platform - we deliver the financial results that health systems demand and the superior outcomes patients deserve. With the foremost leaders in specialty pharmacy on our team; proven success partnering with more than 70 health systems; and a vested interest in delivering measurable results - we are the partner health systems trust to transform their specialty pharmacy into a powerful growth engine and elevate performance where it matters most.
M-F SCHEDULE + FULL BENEFITS STARTING DAY 1
Job Opportunity: Integrated Pharmacy Technician
Role Overview: Join our team to provide hands-on support to pharmacy staff and Shields Health Solutions Liaisons, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of specialty medications. Collaborate closely with hospital pharmacy staff and Shields Liaisons to optimize patient care and streamline operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate medication refills, handle data entry, and adjudicate pharmacy claims.
- Clarify prescription orders with pharmacists and clinicians.
- Identify and manage special storage and handling needs for medications.
- Organize necessary supplies for select medications.
- Address and triage inbound inquiries.
- Maintain and update data using database applications.
- Contribute to operational improvements and process enhancement initiatives.
- Partner with stakeholders across the organization to add value.
- Ensure confidentiality and protect organizational value.
- Stay updated through educational opportunities and professional networks.
- Strong interpersonal and phone communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- High integrity, dependable, empathetic, and a good communicator.
- Energetic, motivated, team player with discretion and confidentiality.
Qualifications:
- State-registered pharmacy technician; national certification (CPhT) preferred.
- 1+ years of experience required; 5-8 years preferred.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Experience in a medical clinic environment is advantageous.
Join us to make a meaningful impact on patient care and be part of a dynamic team! Apply now to start your rewarding career.
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