Medication Access Specialist

Pharmacy Technician

Location: UCHealth Admin, Aurora, CO

Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $23.49 - $30.53 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary: Responsible for providing access to medications for patients by completing Prior Authorization Requests (PAR), Co-pay Assistance Programs, Medication Assistance Programs, benefits investigation, processing refill renewal requests, assisting patients with health insurance enrollment, managing PAR and prescriptions renewal dates.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates with third-party insurance, clinical staff, and patients to effectively process prior authorization requests for medications within the prescribed timelines.
• Compiles clinical documentation for prior authorizations (ex: progress notes, labs, diagnoses codes, previously tried therapies, ASO criteria, doctor visits). Compiles clinical information for pharmacist and nurses to utilize as refill renewal requests are processed via protocol.
• Directly enrolls eligible patients into manufacturer patient assistance and co-pay programs. Provides information to patients on health care insurance coverage opportunities available through the Health Care Exchanges.
• Accurately obtains and records patients' home medication lists, allergies, immunizations and medical diagnoses.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED. PHAT (Pharmacy Technician) certification from State Board of Pharmacy.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) by Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
• Preferred: 2 years of Pharmacy Technician experience or 1 year of experience performing prior authorizations or refill renewals.

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