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MediCircle

Licensed pharmacy redistributes sealed, unused medications

Pharmacy Technician

Full-Time
$50k - $60k/yr
Junior
Sugar Land, TX, USA
In PersonMust live within driving distance of the Sugar Land pharmacy.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryPharmacy

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent diploma, such as a GED, is required.
  • A Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential in good standing and active registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy are required.
  • At least 2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician is required.
  • Familiarity with industry-specific terminology, including NDC codes, SIG codes, and brand and generic medication names, is required.
  • Ability to learn and navigate new computer systems and applications is required.
  • The role is on-site at the pharmacy in Sugar Land, Texas; applicants must live within driving distance.
  • Full-time availability is required for operating hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday.
  • Willingness to work in a fast-paced, flexible startup environment is required.
Responsibilities
  • Check in and verify new medications from donors accurately and carefully.
  • Ensure timely drop-off of outgoing drug donation kits to the courier.
  • Manage and optimize the drug donation process, with a focus on driving growth.
  • Communicate by phone, text, and email with patients, providers, and pharmacists to resolve issues and provide prescription updates while adhering to HIPAA regulations and company policies.
  • Work with cross-functional teams and external partners to drive customer satisfaction and ensure a seamless experience for patients and providers.
  • Identify and support implementation of new processes, tools, and policies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of pharmacy operations and workflows.
  • Assist the Pharmacist in Charge with pharmacy management, preparation of outgoing drug donation kits, inventory management, medication fulfillment, medication disposal, and other assigned tasks.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in pharmacy operations, fulfillment, or closed-door pharmacy settings.
  • Familiarity with inventory-heavy or redistribution-focused pharmacy models.
  • Experience working in an early-stage startup, high-growth, or process-evolving environment.
  • Comfort with technology-enabled pharmacy workflows and digital documentation systems.
  • Fluent or conversational Spanish; fluent English.

About the company

MediCircle is a for-profit pharmacy that redistributes unopened, unused prescription medications from hospitals to patients at low or no cost. It collects sealed drugs (initially focusing on oral chemotherapies), recertifies them through licensed pharmacists, and ships them by mail after quality checks. Its platform catalogs each donation using GS1 barcodes and National Drug Codes (NDCs) to maintain a secure history and ensure compliance. Unlike many peers, MediCircle integrates with insurance formularies to negotiate discounts and does not charge patients, instead earning revenue by marking down the medication’s market value to insurers. The company also works with legislators to shape policy around pharmaceutical redistribution. Its goal is to reduce pharmaceutical waste, improve access to affordable medications, and create a scalable, compliant supply chain for medication redistribution.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$120K

Headquarters

Sugar Land, Texas

Founded

2020

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What believers are saying

  • October 2026 site updates signal active patient demand and ongoing pharmacy operations.
  • MediCircle still advertises hospital partnerships and Texas Drug Donation Program participation.
  • Brown Venture Prize, Techstars, and Trog Hawley Capital validate the company early.

What critics are saying

  • MediCircle depends on Texas license 34472; board action shuts dispensing immediately.
  • Payer reimbursement for repurposed medicine remains thin; 2026 growth stalls without insurer adoption.
  • State-by-state redispensing laws block scale, and one legislative setback kills the model.

What makes MediCircle unique

  • Texas-licensed MediCircle recertifies unopened prescriptions through pharmacists and traceable software.
  • Jack Schaeffer and Eliza Sternlicht built a pharmacy plus policy machine.
  • MediCircle targets oral oncology waste, a high-value niche ignored by retail pharmacies.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours