Front End Pharmacy Technician

Front End Pharmacy Technician

Location: Onsite at Tempe, AZ

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM (overtime available after training)

Contract Length: 4 months, with potential for extension

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Front End Pharmacy Technician to join our team. In this role, you will support pharmacy operations by entering new prescriptions, resolving exceptions, and communicating with physician offices and patients. This is a great opportunity for individuals with healthcare or pharmacy experience who thrive in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists under direct supervision in compliance with state and federal regulations

• Process new patient registrations and prescription requests while maintaining HIPAA standards

• Troubleshoot missing prescription information and interpret medical abbreviations

• Load insurance plans and coordinate benefits for new patients

• Communicate with patients and prescribers via phone and written correspondence

• Support pharmacy staff and escalate issues as needed

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

• Basic computer skills, including navigating online systems and typing at least 25 WPM

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Pharmacy Technician Certification and current Arizona Pharmacy Technician or Trainee License preferred

• Experience in healthcare, specialty pharmacy, PBM, or call center environments

Preferred Skills

• At least 1 year of experience in healthcare, pharmacy, PBM, or customer service

• Familiarity with MS Windows and Office Suite

• Ability to communicate professionally and maintain confidentiality

• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail

Work Environment

This role begins with a 12-week training period. Attendance is critical during the first 30 days—missing more than 4 hours may result in a delayed start. After training, overtime opportunities are available during evenings and weekends. The team environment is collaborative and focused on delivering high-quality service.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Tempe, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $21.50/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tempe,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 2025.

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