Specialty Pharmacy Technician

Principle Responsibilities

• Performs customer service.
• Manages large call volumes.
• Affords assistance with any non-clinical questions and/or concerns.
• Supports patient intake, accurately enters patient demographics, history and order information into the practice management system(s).
• Arranges for the proper delivery of the medication when needed.
• Processes insurance.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and benefits and records the information in Excellian.
• Supports providers and payers to expedite prior authorizations and/or formulary exceptions when needed.
• Helps facilitate financial support and prescription assistance for patients.
• Ensures Compliance.
• Tracks patients and medication utilization.
• Might participate in accreditation maintenance and monitoring of defined metrics.
• Might participate in safety and quality program.
• Other duties as assigned.

  Required Qualifications

  • Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description.
  • 0 to 2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
  • Preferrably Vocational or Technical Training from an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited pharmacy technician training program.
  • 2 to 5 years of experience with advanced knowledge of insurance processing, prior authorizations and formulary resolutions.
  • Licenses/Certifications:
    • Registered Pharmacy Technician - MN Board of Pharmacy required upon hire.
    • Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board required within 180 Days.

    Physical Demands

    • Sedentary: Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently.

    Work Schedule

    • 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period).
    • 8-hour day/evening shifts.
    • Occasional weekends.

    Pay Range

    • Pay Range: $24.62 to $33.74 per hour.

    Benefit Summary

    • Medical/Dental.
    • PTO/Time Away.
    • Retail Savings Plans.
    • Life Insurance.
    • Short-term/Long-term Disability.
    • Retirement Savings Plans.
    • Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness).
    • Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable.
    • Student Loan Support.
    • Employee Resources Groups (ERGs).
    • Community Involvement and Volunteering Events.
    • Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
    • Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer.
    • Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.