Pharmacy Assistant

Job Title: Pharmacy Assistant Job Description We are seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Assistant to support billing and accounts receivable operations for Long-Term Care (LTC) pharmacy services. This role involves managing daily census reports, handling pharmacy and medical insurance claims, and providing excellent customer service. Responsibilities + Support billing and accounts receivable (AR) operations for LTC pharmacy services. + Accurately manage and maintain daily census reports. + Submit and follow up on pharmacy and medical insurance claims, including commercial pharmacy claims, Medicare Part B, and Medicaid (Hospice). + Communicate with insurance providers to verify benefits and resolve claim issues. + Work with major payers such as Optum and Caremark. + Answer inbound customer service calls and address billing inquiries. + Take patient or facility payments over the phone. + Prepare and process daily deposits. + Utilize pharmacy billing systems; experience with Frameworks is preferred, but training will be provided. + Draft and respond to professional email communications. + Perform light administrative and reporting tasks using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office. Essential Skills + Experience in insurance, clerical tasks, claims, medical assisting, and labeling. + Knowledge of pharmacy technician certification and customer service. + Billing customer service experience. + 1u20133 years of experience in a pharmacy, medical billing, or healthcare administrative role. + Strong customer service skills. + High attention to detail, especially with daily census tracking. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word). + Comfortable working with insurance claims and payer follow-ups. + Ability to learn new pharmacy billing systems. + Strong verbal and written communication skills. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Long-Term Care (LTC) pharmacy experience preferred. + Exposure to hospice billing and Medicare Part B billing. + Prior experience with pharmacy payers such as Optum and Caremark. Work Environment The team consists of 4 full-time employees, 2 of whom work fully remote while the other 2, including a supervisor and a team member with over 6 months of experience, work onsite. Additionally, there is 1 part-time employee handling daily deposits. The role is fully in-person, located in a designated office space upstairs, and involves significant phone interaction. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Red Bank, NJ. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $27.00/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: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Red Bank,NJ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email ( ) for other accommodation options.

Created: 2026-02-02