Clinical Pharmacy Technician II - (Patient Access) - St. Vincent Hospital

Highmark Health • Erie, PA

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About The Position

This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus for a 1-year commitment This role requires a strong understanding of pharmacy benefits, insurance processes, and patient access procedures. Responsibilities include the coordination and administration of effective and efficient processing for pharmacy benefits prior authorization processes, insurance evaluations, addressing patient medication access issues, performing medication reconciliation, and overseeing referral screening/management.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician, Patient Access Coordinator, or Medical Assistant in health care setting

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board

Responsibilities

• Prior Authorization & Utilization Management: Reviews pharmacy utilization management (UM) coverage requests for both pharmacy and medical benefits and prepares such cases for clinical review when required. Within the context of the request, applies plan-specific benefits to each case appropriately, summarizes pertinent facts, and cites applicable internal policies and guidelines. (40%)
• Patient & Provider Coordination: Resolves non-clinical issues independently and acts as a liaison between customers, provider-facing teams, and the Pharmacy Department. Engages in member and provider outreach to resolve issues such as appeal initiation requests, processing errors, and fulfilling notification requirements. Schedules appointments, verifies patient information, and addresses inquiries. Performs referral screening and processing, coordinating with specialists and ensuring timely patient access to necessary services. (30%)
• Data Management & Compliance: Responsible for all preauthorization entries into applicable databases (i.e., internal medical claims systems, PBM pharmacy systems) to ensure swift and appropriate payment of services deemed medically necessary. Conducts insurance evaluations to determine patient eligibility and coverage for services. Performs medication reconciliation tasks to ensure accurate medication lists and prevent potential drug interactions. Maintains regulatory compliance and resolves all cases within predetermined timeframes. Assists patients with applications to access affordable medications. (30%)
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees