Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification and 1+ years Pharmacy Technician experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

A retail pharmacy technician role is available to support a specialty retail pharmacy serving complex patients with multiple chronic conditions. This position involves working directly with patients managing 8-15 medications daily, requiring exceptional communication skills, patience, and strong pharmaceutical knowledge. The role is contract-based with potential to convert to permanent, providing an excellent opportunity to gain experience in specialty pharmacy settings.

Location: Washington, PA
Type: Contract (13 weeks) with possible contract-to-hire
Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:30 AM 5:00 PM (lunch 12:30 PM 1:00 PM), no weekends

Responsibilities:

• Accurately process prescription orders and assist pharmacists in dispensing medication
• Provide compassionate, clear communication to patients, many of whom have low literacy levels and complex chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and multiple sclerosis
• Utilize technology, preferably Pioneer Rx, to maintain patient records and manage prescriptions
• Support medication adherence for Medicare/Medicaid and low-income patient populations
• Demonstrate patience and empathy when addressing patient questions or concerns related to specialty medications

Qualifications or Desired Experience:

• Prior experience in retail or specialty pharmacy settings, particularly with chronic illness patient populations
• Strong knowledge of the top 200-400 drugs commonly found in retail pharmacies
• Excellent patient communication and interpersonal skills, especially with medically complex and underserved patients
• Current registration with the Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy; national certification (PTCB) is highly preferred but not mandatory
• Familiarity with Pioneer Rx software is a plus; training available if needed

This contract opportunity is an ideal fit for pharmacy technicians seeking to expand their specialty pharmacy experience while making a meaningful impact on patients' health outcomes. If you have the compassion, expertise, and dedication needed for this role, please submit your updated resume along with a retail reference focusing on patient communication and specialty medication experience. Early availability is highly advantageous.

Apply now to advance your career in specialty retail pharmacy and work with a rewarding patient population.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Contract work, Monday to Friday,

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