Overnight Pharmacy Technician
Company: Cencora
Location: Reading
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At
Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier
futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to
deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the
center of health, come join our innovative company and help us
improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!
Job Details Summary of role: An Overnight Pharmacy Technician is a
position in the Ambulatory pharmacy with responsibilities both in
the pharmacy and within the hospital. This technician coordinates
between hospital units and the pharmacy to ensure patient discharge
medications are received, processed, and any issues resolved prior
to the patient's discharge from the hospital. A candidate with
strong communication, problem-solving skills, and retail/community
pharmacy experience would be a good fit for this role.
Responsibilities: Collaborates with internal team members to gather
appropriate paperwork, prescription billing information, &/or
prescriptions. Answers inbound telephone calls and triages calls to
appropriate staff Responsible for creating a patient profile in the
pharmacy information system. Enters all necessary prescription plan
information in the patient profile for processing and adjudicating
patient’s prescriptions. Supports all Concierge Service related
activities from prescription intake to bedside delivery at time of
patient discharge. Complies with all established regulatory and
organizational policies and procedures. Participates in program
marketing and promotional campaigns. Assists in establishing
policies and procedures specific to the Concierge Services Program
including; indigent drug program, Patient Assistance Programs, and
Pharmacy exception processes. Serves as primary Ambulatory Pharmacy
resource to facilitate access and resolve all required discharge
medication related issues. Including but not limited to;
formulary/coverage issues, copay issues, patient assistance program
eligibility, and other indigent programs. Prepares inventory
reports for pharmacist review to purchase. Submits, receives, and
places inventory in stock by utilizing knowledge of order
placement, receiving, and merchandising. Provides follow-up to
patients and family for pharmaceutical needs and/or additional
eligibility information to ensure on-going medication access. Works
with appropriate departments and internal patient care team members
regarding patients who have limited financial resources for
prescription medication and collaborates as required to create
medication access to support discharge preparations. Collaborates
with internal team members, insurance companies, drug
manufacturers, and prescription benefit administrators to
coordinate drug coverage or resolve denials. Provides education to
pharmacy, and other patient discharge related departments regarding
current policy and process as it pertains to the patient assistance
program and pharmacy exception process. Participates in achieving
clinical and business goals and metrics for the Ambulatory Pharmacy
concierge Program. Assembles data and prepares concierge program
reports. Performs other duties as assigned Shift and location: This
position is located at our client site, the Reading Hospital
Ambulatory Pharmacy, 420 South 5th Avenue, West Reading, PA 19611.
This will be a 7-days on then 7-days off rotation on third shift
8pm - 8am. Education: Associate’s Degree program preferred.
Certifications: CPHT is preferred. By May 2026, all pharmacy
technicians are required to obtain either a Pharmacy Technician
Trainee license or a Pharmacy Technician license issued by the
state of Pennsylvania. Employees holding a Trainee license must
upgrade to a Technician license before the expiration of their
Trainee license. For further information, please consult the
Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy. Work experience: Requires a minimum
of three (3) years of experience in a community-based retail or
hospital outpatient pharmacy or equivalent training and experience.
Additional experience in any hospital setting or “lead” Technician
experience is a plus. Demonstrated proficiency and process
knowledge of outpatient prescription program payer/PBM billing,
issue resolution, and payment processes—including Prior
Authorization and Claim Exception Facilitation. Understanding and
process knowledge of medication billing systems in an ambulatory
pharmacy setting Demonstrated computer literacy-including Pharmacy
Operating System experience and Word/Excel capabilities. Prior POS
and cash register experience required, Pharmacy POS/cash register
experience desired Direct experience and knowledge of Patient
Assistance Programs and/or indigent drug programs is highly
desired. Skills and knowledge: Ability to communicate effectively
both orally and in writing Ability to work quickly and accurately
under time and volume constraints Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to resolve customer issues quickly and creatively in order
to improve customer satisfaction Ability to prioritize, facilitate,
and problem-solve multiple time-sensitive tasks to completion.
Strong organizational, record-keeping, and time management skills
are essential Familiarity with pharmaceutical products, services
and drug interactions Strong organizational skills; attention to
detail Good analytical skills What Cencora offers We provide
compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly
inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live
with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like
medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive
suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial,
and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for
working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption
assistance, infertility coverage, family building support,
behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid
caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a
variety of training programs, professional development resources,
and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee
resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details,
visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora Full time Equal
Employment Opportunity Cencora is committed to providing equal
employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information,
national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in
any other class protected by federal, state or local law. The
company’s continued success depends on the full and effective
utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is
prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training,
compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal
opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory. Cencora is
committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals
with disabilities during the employment process which are
consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an
accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or
email hrsc@cencora.com . We will make accommodation determinations
on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding
anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned
Affiliated Companies Affiliated Companies: AmerisourceBergen
Services Corporation
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