Specialty Pharmacy Technician - Albany, NY

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<h1>💊 Certified Specialty Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) – Albany, NY</h1>
<h4><em>Onsite | Albany, NY | Monday through Friday | Full Time - 8-hour Shifts | Rotational Schedule between 7AM-5:30PM, Some Weekends</em></h4>
<h3>Join a Growing Specialty Pharmacy Team Making a Difference in Patients' Lives</h3>
<p><strong>Why Join Our Specialty Pharmacy Team in Albany?</strong></p>
<p>✅ <strong>Monday–Friday Schedule</strong> (Saturday coverage as needed)<br>✅ <strong>Benefits Start Day One</strong><br>✅ <strong>401(k) with Company Match</strong><br>✅ <strong>Generous PTO & Paid Holidays</strong><br>✅ <strong>Fast-Growing Specialty Pharmacy Organization</strong><br>✅ <strong>Meaningful Patient Impact & Career Growth Opportunities</strong></p>
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<h2>📋 Position Overview</h2>
<p>We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated <strong>Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)</strong> to join our Specialty Pharmacy team in <strong>Albany, NY</strong>. In this role, you will provide integrated support to patients and pharmacists through a hands-on approach to delivering exceptional patient care and medication adherence support.</p>
<p>This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented pharmacy professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about improving patient outcomes while building a rewarding career within specialty pharmacy services.</p>
<p><strong>Required:</strong> Candidates <strong>must be nationally certified (CPhT)</strong> and registered as a Pharmacy Technician in the state of employment.</p>
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<h2>🔹 Key Responsibilities</h2>
<p>As a Specialty Pharmacy Technician, you will:</p>
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<li>Interpret and enter prescriptions accurately</li>
<li>Clarify prescription orders with pharmacists and/or clinicians</li>
<li>Label and fill prescriptions for pharmacist verification</li>
<li>Perform pharmaceutical calculations</li>
<li>Identify medications requiring special handling, storage, refrigeration, or hazardous medication protocols</li>
<li>Assemble medication-related supplies, including sharps containers, syringes, needles, alcohol swabs, and bandages</li>
<li>Prepare medications for delivery to patients and departments</li>
<li>Answer, resolve, and triage inbound patient inquiries</li>
<li>Conduct outbound medication adherence and therapy check-in calls</li>
<li>Obtain refill prescriptions and coordinate renewals</li>
<li>Resolve insurance-related issues and assist patients with financial assistance resources</li>
<li>Maintain pharmacy inventory, including medication ordering and receiving</li>
<li>Provide patient education and medication support via phone</li>
<li>Enter and manage pharmacy data, including claim adjudication and follow-up activities</li>
<li>Utilize database applications to organize and maintain accurate records</li>
<li>Identify trends, resolve issues, and recommend operational improvements</li>
<li>Participate in continuous process improvement initiatives</li>
<li>Collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the organization</li>
<li>Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive patient information</li>
<li>Stay current with industry knowledge through continuing education and professional development</li>
<li>Perform other duties as assigned</li>
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<h2>🎓 Qualifications</h2>
<h3>Required Licensure & Certification</h3>
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<li>Active Pharmacy Technician registration in the state of employment preferred</li>
<li>Current <strong>National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) preferred</strong></li>
<li>If additional state-specific certifications are required, candidates must obtain them within a mutually agreed timeframe as a condition of continued employment</li>
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<h3>Experience</h3>
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<li><strong>Required:</strong> 1+ year of Pharmacy Technician experience</li>
<li><strong>Preferred:</strong> 5+ years of Pharmacy Technician experience</li>
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<h3>Technical Skills</h3>
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<li>Strong phone and patient communication skills</li>
<li>Proficiency in <strong>Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word</strong></li>
<li>Ability to quickly learn new pharmacy systems and database applications</li>
<li>Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills</li>
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<h3>Desired Traits</h3>
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<li>Organized and detail-oriented</li>
<li>High integrity and professionalism</li>
<li>Dependable and quality-focused</li>
<li>Empathetic and patient-centered</li>
<li>Strong listener and communicator</li>
<li>Energetic, motivated, and team-oriented</li>
<li>Able to maintain discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information</li>
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<h2>💼 Compensation & Equal Opportunity</h2>
<p>Shields Health Solutions is committed to pay transparency and equal employment opportunity.</p>
<p><strong>Hourly Pay Range:</strong> <strong>$22.00 - $24.00 per hour</strong></p>
<p>Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including geographic location, skills, qualifications, education, experience, and other job-related considerations.</p>
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<h3>🌟 Build Your Career in Specialty Pharmacy</h3>
<p>If you're a dedicated <strong>Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)</strong> seeking a rewarding opportunity in <strong>specialty pharmacy, patient care, medication adherence, insurance resolution, pharmacy operations, and patient support</strong>, we encourage you to apply and join our growing team in Albany, NY.</p>
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