Pharmacy Technician, Patient Assistance Program

Pharmacy TechnicianArchWell Health is a new, innovative healthcare provider devoted to improving the lives of our senior members. We deliver best-in-class care at comfortable, accessible neighborhood clinics where seniors can feel at home and become part of a vibrant, wellness-focused community. Our members experience greater continuity of care, as well as the comfort of knowing they will be treated with respect by people who genuinely care about them, their families, and their communities.The Pharmacy Technician is an important colleague of ArchWell Health Pharmacy Team. Reporting to the Clinical Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician will be providing direct patient care and collaborating with other healthcare team members in a virtual environment to optimize the pharmaceutical care for our patients. This individual will conduct patient outreaches per existing protocols and assist patients with navigating the medication use aspects, including reviewing components of their plan benefits and obtaining medication through different sources to resolve access barriers. An ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Medicare Advantage prescription benefits, possess strong attention to detail, and be driven by a passion for providing quality care to seniors.Duties/Responsibilities:Review and process patient assistance program referral per established protocolComplete the patient assistance program application process with member, while coordinating with center colleagues and providers as neededReview and process pharmacy refill requests, either via faxes, EMR routes, or direct incoming calls, per established protocol while meeting the expected turnaround timeConduct telephonic outreaches and answer incoming calls regarding patient's medication use, including but not limited to medication adherence, and assist with refilling and following-through in a prompt and respectful mannerCollaborate with other pharmacy staff, providers, and their care teams as needed to resolve any issues or discrepancies related to medication useEnsure that all tasks are completed timely, documented accurately, and in accordance with regulations (including HIPAA) and organizational standardsAttend staff meetings and provide input into current trends, process evaluation, and quality improvementAssist with other pharmacy departmental initiatives as they become availableAdditional duties, as assignedRequired Skills/Abilities:Excellent customer service, including telephone etiquette skills, active listening skills, and the ability to follow-through with patients or staff membersAbility to work effectively and respectfully with various seniorities and diverse populations including members, staff, providers, and family membersHigh degree of emotional intelligence and integrity, resilient and focused work ethic, with adaptability to handle frequent changes with a positive attitudeSelf-starter with the ability to think creatively and work effectivelyStrong attention to detail and possessing good alpha/numeric data entry skills with minimal errorsIntermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, Outlook and Excel plus a variety of other word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and presentation softwareAbility to travel on occasion for company meetingsEducation and Experience:High school diploma or equivalent education (GED) requiredRegistered Pharmacy Technician with a state board of pharmacyA minimum of 2 years of experience in operational pharmacy benefits (health plan or PBM), clinic setting, patient assistance program, or retail pharmacyeClinicalWorks or similar EMR experienceExperience working with geriatric patients or a medication adherence program is a plusBilingual in English/Spanish highly desiredArchWell Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification.