Full-Time
Pharmacy Technician
Updated on 6/17/2025
Shields Health Solutions
501-1,000 employees
Provides integrated specialty pharmacy services
Compensation Overview
$45k - $50k/yr
Mid, Senior
St Cloud, MN, USA
- 2+ years of experience as a pharmacy technician.
- State pharmacy technician license or registration
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Assess needs and provide support with every refill.
- Coordinate drug delivery.
- Address any new insurance and/or copay challenges.
- Monitor for adherence.
- Work across the care continuum with other clinical and pharmacy team members to ensure concerns are resolved quickly.
- Nationally certified as a CPhT or equivalent (preferred)
Shields Health Solutions provides integrated specialty pharmacy services that focus on improving patient outcomes for individuals with chronic and complex diseases. The company collaborates with 75 health systems, including both academic medical centers and community hospitals, across 47 states. Their services include comprehensive therapy management and care coordination, which help make complex care more accessible and affordable for patients. Shields generates revenue through specialty pharmacy services that encompass medication management and patient support programs, while also working closely with healthcare providers to enhance clinical outcomes. What sets Shields apart from its competitors is its strong emphasis on collaboration with health systems and its commitment to fostering an innovative culture aimed at improving patient care.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$970M
Headquarters
Quincy, Massachusetts
Founded
2012
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Partnership with Duke Health enhances specialty pharmacy services in North Carolina.
- Collaboration with UnityPoint at Home expands Shields' reach in Iowa.
- Shields' AI-driven medication management optimizes patient adherence and outcomes.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from CVS Health and OptumRx may impact market share.
- Regulatory scrutiny on drug pricing could affect profitability.
- Technological advancements require significant investment to remain competitive.
What makes Shields Health Solutions unique
- Shields Health Solutions partners with 75 health systems across 47 states.
- The company focuses on specialty and rare disease states for comprehensive care.
- Shields is recognized for its innovative culture and commitment to patient care.
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Company News
- Shields Health Solutions (Shields), the nation's premier specialty pharmacy accelerator, announced a significant partnership with Duke Health, a leading academic health system in North Carolina.
What You Should Know:– Shields Health Solutions (Shields), the nation’s premier specialty pharmacy accelerator, announced a significant partnership with Duke Health, a leading academic health system in North Carolina.– The expansion of Duke Specialty Pharmacy, supported by Shields, is strategically designed to provide superior support for patients managing complex, chronic conditions. This initiative aims to deliver lower costs, broader treatment options, and significantly enhanced medication management.Personalized Care and Expanded Access for Duke PatientsPatients utilizing the expanded Duke Specialty Pharmacy will benefit from a highly personalized, patient-centered care model. Key advantages include:Improved Medication Adherence: Through dedicated support and education.Through dedicated support and education. Consistent Follow-Up: Regular check-ins to monitor progress and address concerns.Regular check-ins to monitor progress and address concerns. Proactive Side Effects Management: Strategies to mitigate and manage potential side effects of complex medications.Strategies to mitigate and manage potential side effects of complex medications. Financial Assistance Navigation: Access to programs designed to reduce out-of-pocket expenses.Access to programs designed to reduce out-of-pocket expenses
(July 30, 2024)- Shields Health Solutions (Shields), the premier specialty pharmacy accelerator in the country and a Walgreens-owned company, announced today its expanded partnership with UnityPoint at Home, a subsidiary of Iowa-based UnityPoint Health.
McElnea cited a study Shields Health collaborated on with UMass Memorial where patients using their specialty pharmacy had $1,200 lower medical expenses than those elsewhere.
STOUGHTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shields Health Solutions (Shields), the premier specialty pharmacy accelerator in the country, announced today that it is Great Place to Work-Certified™ for the fourth consecutive year. The recognition comes at a time of continued expansion in both employee count and Shields’ growing number of health system partners across the country. “We are delighted to receive this recognition for our organization and culture,” said Annie Maloney, Chief People Officer at Shields Health Solutions. “Earning the Great Place to Work further validates our belief in our ‘Culture of Kindness,’ which is a guiding principle in everything we do – from how we collaborate as a company to delivering the highest quality of care to the patients we serve. We are particularly proud to receive this award amidst our continued growth – since our first certification in 2020, our team has grown significantly to include almost 2,200 employees nationwide.”. Certification is a noteworthy accomplishment as the company expands its footprint across the United States to more than 80 partners while maintaining a net promoter (NPS) score of 83