Medication Access Technician - UVA Specialty Pharmacy (Hybrid)
About The Position
Helping patients gain access to life-changing medications is one of the most important functions in healthcare. As a Medication Access Technician with UVA Specialty Pharmacy, you will play a critical role in removing barriers to treatment by navigating insurance requirements, securing authorizations, and connecting patients with financial assistance resources that make therapy possible. This hybrid pharmacy technician opportunity offers the chance to practice at the top of your licensure, work alongside nationally recognized healthcare professionals, and make a direct impact on patient outcomes. If you are a motivated pharmacy technician who enjoys problem-solving, collaboration, and meaningful patient-centered work, this role offers an exceptional career path within UVA Health. As a Medication Access Technician, you will serve as a key liaison between patients, providers, pharmacists, insurance companies, and pharmaceutical manufacturers to ensure patients receive the medications they need. This is a highly autonomous, computer-based role that combines pharmacy knowledge, insurance navigation, and patient advocacy in a fast-paced specialty pharmacy environment.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or equivalent required.
- 6 months minimum relevant experience required.
- Commonwealth of Virginia Pharmacy Technician Registration required.
- CPhT credential through National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB required.
Nice To Haves
- Practice at the top of your licensure in a highly specialized and respected technician role
- Exposure to advanced therapeutics, specialty medications, and rare disease treatments
- Work alongside expert pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and nationally recognized specialty care teams
- Opportunities for committee participation, project work, leadership development, and career advancement
- Team members play an essential role in supporting specialty care programs across the organization while building advanced skills in insurance navigation, reimbursement processes, patient advocacy, and medication access strategy.
Responsibilities
- Conduct benefit investigations and determine patient coverage options
- Submit, track, and manage prior authorizations
- Coordinate insurance appeals and resolve medication access barriers
- Assist patients with enrollment in financial assistance and manufacturer support programs
- Communicate with patients regarding medication access, approvals, and next steps
- Collaborate with pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and specialty clinic teams
- Monitor multiple work queues and follow-up activities while maintaining productivity goals
- Document activities accurately within electronic systems and pharmacy workflows
- Support prescription fulfillment and medication shipment coordination when needed
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Long-term and Short-term Disability
- Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
