Pharmacy Technician Medication Access

Duties & Responsibilities

• Communicates with third-party insurance, clinical staff, and patients/caretakers to effectively process prior authorization requests for medications within the prescribed timelines.
• Accurately prepares clinical documentation for prior authorizations (ex: progress notes, laboratory results, diagnosis codes, history of previously tried therapies, history of doctor visits).
• Accurately prepares clinical information for pharmacists and clinic staff to process medication refill renewal requests.
• Enrolls eligible patients into manufacturer patient assistance and co-pay programs.
• Provides information to patients/caretakers on healthcare insurance coverage opportunities available.
• Collects and records patient’s home medication history, allergies, immunizations and medical diagnosis.
• Assists multi-disciplinary staff in quality improvement initiatives and participates in departmental and hospital committees.
• Performs general duties of a pharmacy technician including but not limited to:
• Prepares unit-dose nonhazardous and hazardous medications and drug supplies for dispensing as directed by a licensed pharmacist
• Restocks and delivers medications to patient care areas or clinics, as assigned, including automated dispensing machines; assists in resolving discrepancies
• Prepares non-parenteral nonhazardous and hazardous medications for dispensing including controlled substances; delivers medications

Qualifications

• EDUCATION – High School Diploma or Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE – Two (2) years of pharmacy technician experience
• Previous prior authorization experience preferred.
• EQUIVALENCE – Completion of pharmacy technician program may substitute for one (1) year of the experience requirement.
• Completion of pharmacy technician program plus one (1) year of experience performing medication prior authorizations may substitute for two (2) years of pharmacy technician experience.
• CERTIFICATION(S) – State of Colorado Pharmacy Technician (PHAT) Certification
• Certificate through a nationally recognized certification board or body approved by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) such as the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcare Association (NHA)

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits package
• Paid time off
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Company provided life and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 403b employer match (retirement savings)
• A robust wellness program
• Access to professional development tools
• Education benefit to help advance career
• Annual employee bonus program
• Annual base pay increases