Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician, Long Term Care- Annapolis, MD

Job Summary

It’s not just a job. It’s a mission.

Altruix is a high-touch pharmacy dedicated to serving behavioral health and intellectual & developmental disability populations. Through our pharmacy expertise, Medherent technology, and specialized packaging, we promote medication adherence and improve patient outcomes. Our services help clients take medications as prescribed while reducing administrative burden for providers. Altruix customers achieve measurable results, including 90% adherence rates and a 40% reduction in ER and hospital-related costs. Learn more at www.altruix.com.

Altruix is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join our Long-Term Care (LTC) pharmacy team in Annapolis, MD. This is a full-time, onsite position primarily working Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM, with occasional Saturday shifts as needed.

Depending on experience, strengths, and business needs, Pharmacy Technicians may support Production, Data Entry, or Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) functions. This is a great opportunity for technicians with experience in high-volume prescription fulfillment, pharmacy data entry, insurance processing, or patient and facility coordination.

Compensation for this role ranges from $20 – $23 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Main Responsibilities

Responsibilities may vary based on assigned function and may include:

Production

• Fill, package, and label prescriptions in accordance with state regulations and pharmacy procedures.
• Support high-volume prescription fulfillment while maintaining accuracy and productivity standards.
• Operate pharmacy production and packaging equipment as assigned.
• Assist with inventory management, medication returns, cycle counts, and proper disposal processes.
• Prepare completed prescriptions for delivery to partner facilities.

Data Entry

• Input patient information, prescriptions, and medication orders accurately into pharmacy systems.
• Maintain and update resident profiles, including medication changes and order clarifications.
• Process inbound faxes and triage new prescriptions received from facilities and providers.
• Review prescription information for accuracy and identify missing or incomplete information.
• Communicate with pharmacists, facilities, and internal teams to resolve prescription questions and ensure timely order processing.

Patient Care Coordinator (PCC)

• Serve as a primary point of contact for patients, providers, and partner facilities.
• Coordinate prescription orders and follow up on pending prescriptions or required documentation.
• Assist with insurance verification, prior authorizations, benefits investigations, and medication access issues.
• Communicate with providers and facilities to obtain prescription information and resolve medication-related concerns.
• Provide strong customer service through phone, email, and other daily interactions.
• Coordinate with pharmacists and internal pharmacy teams to ensure patients receive medications accurately and on time.

All Pharmacy Technicians

• Maintain accurate documentation and follow pharmacy policies and procedures.
• Answer incoming calls and assist with inquiries as needed.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, technicians, and other team members.
• Escalate issues or concerns to the pharmacist or Pharmacy Manager as appropriate.
• Assist with training and cross-functional pharmacy needs when applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Active Maryland Pharmacy Technician registration/certification as required by the Maryland Board of Pharmacy.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn pharmacy systems.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced pharmacy environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous pharmacy technician experience.
• Experience in long-term care, specialty, retail, hospital, or high-volume pharmacy environments.
• Experience with production, prescription data entry, insurance billing, prior authorizations, or patient/facility coordination.
• Experience with pharmacy management systems such as SuiteRx, Framework, PrimeRx, or similar.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) preferred.

Key Traits for Success

• Detail-oriented and accuracy-driven.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a pharmacy team.
• Reliable, adaptable, and accountable.
• Willing to cross-train and support different areas of pharmacy operations as needed.

Schedule

This is a full-time, onsite position primarily working Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM, with occasional Saturday shifts as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of $20 – $23/hour
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) program
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and cross-training within pharmacy operations

EEOC

Altruix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, placement, training, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, or other employment practices based on any protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. Altruix is a drug-free workplace and requires pre-employment drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment.