Pharmacy Technician 2 - Patient Assistance Programs - Full Time

University of Miami•Miami, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sylvester - Pharmacy Patient Assistance Programs at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Pharmacy Technician 2. This role involves working as a multidisciplinary team member to identify and enroll patients into various medication Patient Assistance Programs and charity foundations. The technician will collaborate with physicians, mid-level providers, case managers, and social workers across University of Miami clinics to ensure timely initiation of prescribed treatments. Key responsibilities include clearly communicating program requirements, timelines, updates, and expectations to enrollees, performing timely documentation of interactions, and staying updated on new program requirements and eligibility criteria. The role also requires maintaining accurate records, managing an inventory of program medications, auditing patient claims for accurate billing, and assisting with pharmacy department projects and cost-saving initiatives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the Florida Department of Health
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Pharmacy Technician certificate

Responsibilities

Work as a multidisciplinary team member to identify and enroll patients into various medication Patient Assistance Programs and charity foundations
Work with physicians, mid-level providers, case managers, and social workers at a number of University of Miami clinics to ensure timely initiation of the prescribed treatments
Clearly communicate program requirements, timelines, updates, and expectations to enrollees
Perform timely documentation of provider, patient, and program interactions as necessary
Stay update to date with new program requirements and eligibility criteria as well as maintain accurate records to ensure compliance with all programs
Maintain an accurate inventory of all program medications and perform inventory tasks daily, including product intake and distribution for the treatment of program participants, returns, and proper disposal of excess product
Audit patient claims for appropriate and accurate billing for Patient Assistance Program administered medications
Must be a self-starter with ability to prioritize tasks and manage time to meet priorities in a timely manner
Provide routine reports to pharmacy management team on project progress
Assist in projects and cost savings initiatives for the pharmacy department
Perform other pharmacy and administrative tasks as necessary