Retail Pharmacy Technician in Chandler, AZ

A specialty pharmacy is seeking two experienced pharmacists to support patients with rare and orphan diseases. This role focuses on dispensing high-cost, specialized medications and requires expertise in navigating complex approval processes, payment assistance programs, and patient-provider communications.

Location: Chandler, AZ
Job Type: Contract (13 weeks with possible direct hire)
Shift: Monday through Friday, Day Shift

Key Responsibilities:

• Dispense rare and specialty medications accurately and efficiently in a specialty pharmacy setting
• Collaborate closely with healthcare providers and patients to facilitate drug approvals and manage treatment plans
• Assist patients in accessing financial assistance programs, grants, rebates, and other resources
• Provide high-touch clinical support ensuring understanding and adherence to therapies
• Utilize McKesson Enterprise (ERx) system for specialty pharmacy operations

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Active, clear, and good-standing Arizona pharmacist license required
• Previous experience working specifically within a designated specialty pharmacy is mandatory (retail experience alone is not sufficient)
• Expertise in specialty retail and/or specialty mail order pharmacy preferred
• Strong clinical knowledge and exceptional communication skills to effectively engage with patients and providers
• Experience with rare/orphan drugs and navigating complex approval and reimbursement processes
• Ability to manage high-touch communications and provide personalized patient care

Benefits/Perks:

• Potential for contract-to-hire opportunity
• Work with a dedicated specialty pharmacy focusing on impactful patient care
• Supportive environment emphasizing specialized pharmacy practice

This position offers a unique opportunity to apply your specialty pharmacy expertise in a role deeply involved with helping patients access lifesaving medications for rare conditions.

Qualified candidates with specialty pharmacy experience who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply with an updated resume, a specialty pharmacy reference, and a copy of their active AZ pharmacist license. Highlighting specific disease states and specialty pharmacy experience in your resume is essential for consideration.