Patient Medication Liaison - Specialty - PRN
About The Position
Join our dynamic Mizzou Specialty Pharmacy team as a patient medication liaison, where your expertise will make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community! Mizzou Specialty Pharmacy partners with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive management of chronic, complex, and rare diseases. In this rewarding role, you’ll be improving the lives of our patients by ensuring they are able to afford their specialty medications. You will assist with prior authorizations, copay assistance, and refill logistics while collaborating closely with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals. We value your ability to communicate effectively with patients and multidisciplinary care teams, providing exceptional customer service at every interaction. Join us at MU Health Care, where your empathy, precision, and dedication to patient well-being will thrive, and you'll be an integral part of our commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare services. Come be a part of our caring and dynamic team where your potential for growth and impact is boundless!
Requirements
- High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.
- Must apply prior to hire for Pharmacy Technician licensure by the Missouri Board of Pharmacy.
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) within one (1) year as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.
Nice To Haves
- One (1) year of college.
- Two (2) years of retail pharmacy experience.
- Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Responsibilities
- Conduct prospective medication prior authorization services to expedite clinic and discharge workflow and enhance the patient experience.
- Coordinate refill and prescription renewal requests by pre-screening patients for viable payment sources and managing reimbursement issues.
- Facilitate effective working relationships and consistent communication between clinics, hospitals, patients, and pharmacies.
- Identify and refer appropriate patients to medication assistance programs.
- Perform the duties of a pharmacy technician as required and other duties as assigned.
- May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.
Benefits
- Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
- Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
- Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
- Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
- Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
