PXSO Pharmacy Technician

At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues — caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate.

And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

The Pharmacy Technician acts as a liaison between the patient, provider, and pharmacist. The Pharmacy Technician provides exceptional customer service and excellent phone etiquette while exercising empathy with Oak Street Health patients.

• Field inbound calls for refill requests, investigate the status of refills, and fulfill medication renewal requests as indicated
• Contacts patients and assists/reminds them in obtaining refills on their medications from their respective pharmacy, whether it be retail, independent or mail-order pharmacy.
• Make outbound calls to pharmacies on behalf of the patient when needed
• Responsible for 40-50 calls per day volume inbound and/or 60-80 calls outbound
• Coordinate with center care teams to overcome identified barriers that prevent patients from receiving refills
• Utilize electronic medical record platform to send requests and updates to field care teams
• Document clear and precise information into applicable electronic platforms
• Capture and document all patient requests prior to ending the call
• Monitor the Care Req queue to ensure the completion of any open requisitions
• Arrange transportation for center visits
• Schedule off-cadence or requested patient appointments
• Utilize triage nurse line, using warm transfers, when needed for acute healthcare concerns
• Execute prescription requests according to up-to-date process standards and policies
• Engage with patients in an environment free from background distractions that supports a private home office that ensures patient information is protected
• Meet and exceed departmental metrics; stay informed of changes and updates to department metrics
• Responsible for maintaining licensure and certification
• Complete all Continuing Education expectations
• Other duties as assigned

• Proficient PC skills, computer literacy, basic Google Suite skills, and ability to navigate systems
• Prior remote work experience
• Ability to obtain high-speed internet and hardwire equipment to router/modem
• Distraction-free and private remote work environment required as well as reliable dependent care during working hours
• Ability to provide own transportation for instances where on-site support is required for employees located within 50 miles of a physical OSH location/center
• Call center/home office locations:
  Downers Grove, IL;
  Chicago, IL;
  Charlotte, NC
• Ability to participate in classroom-style remote training sessions
• An understanding of the high level of conscientiousness, professionalism, and reliability that is required in a remote work environment

The career path from Pharmacy Technician I to Pharmacy Technician II includes:

• A minimum tenure of 6 months in the Pharmacy Technician I role
• Consistently demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and a thorough understanding of customer needs
• Demonstration of a strong desire to learn and grow in their role
• Meet “Exceptional” performance metrics for a minimum of 3 consecutive months (targets are subject to change with 30-day advance notice) for all job skills:
• Average Calls per Hour
• Average Handle Time
• Average Unavailable Time
• Quality Metrics
• Demonstrate proven reliability and satisfactory attendance

• Minimum 1 year of retail pharmacy experience required
• Active Pharmacy Technician License in the state of residence
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification required
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bilingual Spanish preferred, medical Spanish a plus
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office and Google Suite preferred
• Ability to execute daily responsibilities with minimal…