Pharmacy Technician
- Mechanicsville, VA, United States
$17.5 USD / hour
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- Pay
- $17.5 USD / hour
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Pharmacy TechnicianJob DescriptionThe Pharmacy Technician Fulfillment supports the safe and accurate preparation and distribution of prescription medications in a fast-paced micro fulfillment center. You will use a fulfillment system to prepare prescription medications, assist with resolving prescription and insurance issues, and provide high-quality support to patients and prescribers. This role offers a contract-to-hire path and is an excellent opportunity for newly certified technicians to gain hands-on experience in a non-retail pharmacy environment.Responsibilities
- Prepare prescription medications accurately using the pharmacy fulfillment system in accordance with applicable regulations and internal procedures.
- Process prescription exceptions, including resolving claim rejects and coordinating outreach to members and physicians as needed.
- Enter member demographics and prescription information into the data processing system with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Research and resolve rejected insurance billing issues, ensuring timely and appropriate resolution for members.
- Investigate and address escalated member issues related to prescriptions, insurance, or fulfillment processes.
- Escalate prescription-related questions to a Pharmacist for interpretation, clarification, or direction on processing.
- Assist with inbound and outbound calls with patients and physicians to clarify prescription information, resolve issues, and provide updates.
- Work efficiently at an assigned station in a micro fulfillment center, contributing to consistent and timely order processing.
- Maintain compliance with all pharmacy regulations, state licensing requirements, and internal quality and safety standards.
- Support a fast-paced, assembly-line style workflow by staying organized, focused, and responsive to changing priorities throughout the shift.
Essential Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current pharmacy technician certification and/or license as required by the state of operation.
- Certification or license that remains valid and does not expire within the next 90 days.
- Experience working as a pharmacy technician in a fulfillment, mail-order, or similar environment, or strong interest in transitioning from retail.
- Ability to accurately enter member demographics and prescription information into a data processing system.
- Experience processing prescription claims and resolving claim rejects and insurance billing issues.
- Strong communication skills for interacting with patients, members, and physicians via phone and other channels.
- Ability to recognize issues requiring pharmacist intervention and escalate appropriately.
- Capability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining accuracy and quality.
- Physical ability to stand for the majority of the shift and work at an assigned station in an assembly-line style setting.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Current certified or licensed pharmacy technician status; newly certified technicians are encouraged to apply.
- Pharmacy technician trainee license may be considered, with demonstrated ability to perform required duties.
- Prior experience in a micro fulfillment center, mail-order pharmacy, or warehouse-style pharmacy operation is beneficial.
- Comfort using pharmacy fulfillment systems and related technology tools.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills to manage multiple prescriptions and tasks simultaneously.
- Willingness to work a contract-to-hire assignment and grow within a non-retail pharmacy environment.
- Interest in building a long-term pharmacy career in a setting that offers a different pace and quality of life compared to retail pharmacy.
Work EnvironmentThis role is based onsite at a micro fulfillment center in Mechanicsville, VA. The environment is very fast paced and operates similarly to an assembly line or warehousing operation. You will be on your feet for the majority of the day, working at an assigned station and collaborating with a team focused on high-volume, accurate prescription fulfillment. The work setting emphasizes efficiency, safety, and consistency, and offers a quality-of-life alternative to traditional retail pharmacy environments while still providing hands-on pharmacy experience in a structured, production-oriented facility. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Mechanicsville, VA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $17.50 - $17.50/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Mechanicsville, VA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Mechanicsville,VA.About Actalent
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Skills
- Pharmacy technician
- Process data
- Attention to detail
- Research
- Work efficiently
- Regulatory compliance
- Assembly
- Workflow
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Warehouse operations