Ambulatory Pharmacy Technician II

Quick Facts

• Role: Ambulatory Pharmacy Technician II

• Schedule: Days; Monday–Friday with rotating weekends; Per Diem/Casual (8 hours)

Description

Support day-to-day outpatient pharmacy operations by processing prescriptions, preparing and labeling medications, assisting with dispensing, and managing inventory and billing tasks within technician scope. Serve as a liaison between the pharmacy department and staff, information systems, physicians, patients, families, and other site staff while providing pharmaceutical support for safe, effective medication therapy. Handle specialty medication workflows including prior authorizations, financial assistance coordination, cold chain packaging/shipping, and patient adherence/refill reminder support.

Responsibilities

• Pharmacy Operations: Prescription processing, data entry, filling/packaging/labeling support, dispensing support, point-of-sale/patient service, inventory management, billing and claim resolution under pharmacist direction

• Prior Authorization: Process and submit prior authorizations for specialty medications; follow up with payers to expedite approvals

• Financial Assistance: Assist patients with financial aid (copay cards and grants) and coordinate with assistance programs/manufacturers

• Accreditation & Compliance: Ensure compliance with accreditation standards (e.g., URAC, ACHC) and collaborate on documentation with quality assurance

• Cold Chain Packaging & Shipping: Manage cold chain packaging for temperature-sensitive medications and coordinate/track shipments

• Patient Management: Support specialty pharmacy patients with adherence, refill reminders, and care coordination; communicate with healthcare providers

• Inventory Management: Help manage inventory and perform stock audits; ensure proper storage and timely replenishment

• Collaboration: Work with pharmacists and providers to support seamless patient care and participate in workflow-improvement meetings

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program OR meet Board of Pharmacy requirements to obtain registration

• Credentialing options listed: PHRMTECHR-Registered Pharmacy Technician OR PHARMC-Certified Pharmacy Technician OR PHARMT-Pharmacy Technician OR PHARMI-Pharmacy Intern

• 1 year of recent relevant experience

• Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, and pharmacy laws/regulations

• Basic working knowledge of legal requirements and accreditation standards (including The Joint Commission, Title XXII, DHS, DEA, FDA, USP)

• Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information professionally to diverse audiences

• Time management and organizational skills to prioritize within standardized operating procedures

• General knowledge of computer applications and related systems (Microsoft Office Suite, EHR, Epic)

Benefits

Benefits listed as: No

Compensation

Pay range: $40.05 to $56.07 per hour (per posted location).