Pharmacy Technician Outreach Calls

Patient Outreach Coordinator (Pharmacy Technician Cold Calls)

Required: Active Louisiana Pharmacy Technician License Required

Schedule: 8 hour shift between 8:30AM - 7:00PM CST, Monday - Friday.

Competitive hourly rate plus quarterly bonus potential! 

Job Purpose:

• Proactively grow the specialty pharmacy patient population by making outbound phone calls to eligible patients and enrolling them with Shields Partner Pharmacy
• Educate patients on the services offered by the Shields Specialty Pharmacy Program
• Protect Shields values by keeping information confidential

Job Duties:

• Communicate with patient over the phone and provide them the compelling reason why the Shields Partner Pharmacy program is superior to any other comprehensive pharmacy care model.
• Access patient's EMR and review chart notes prior to outbound call to ensure familiarity with patient's condition and situation.
• Identify medications requiring special storage and/or handling such as hazardous medications and/or refrigerated medication.
• Identify supplies necessary for select medications such as sharps containers, needles/syringes, alcohol swabs and band-aids.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Ability to verbally communicate a compelling reason why patients should use shields pharmacy.
• Strong verbal communication and phone skills.
• Enjoys talking with patients and can empathize with their situation.
• Proactively engaging patients telephonically.
• Ability to quickly build rapport and relate with patients over the phone.
• Self-motivation and ability to work effectively in an independent environment with a focus on patient advocacy.
• Excellent communication, organizational and prioritization skills
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to learn new processes and implement them quickly.
• Results-oriented with a positive outlook.
• A clear focus on high quality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Prior customer service experience / outbound call experience.

What You’ll Get:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
• 401(k) with match, 4 weeks PTO, 10 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave, short-term disability, and professional development
• Access to employee resource groups and wellness programs

What You Need:

• State-registered (Louisiana) Pharmacy Technician; CPhT preferred.
• 2+ years of experience as a pharmacy technician; High School Diploma or GED
• Strong communication, organization, and tech skills
• Empathy, integrity, and a team-first mindset