Pharmacy Technician 2 - Specialty Pharmacy

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The UW Medical Center-Montlake Pharmacy Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician 2 - Specialty Pharmacy. This role performs specialized, technical pharmacy tasks related to the management of prior authorization for patients served by the UWMC ambulatory clinics. The technician will act as a liaison between the clinic teams and the pharmacy staff to ensure effective communication regarding prior authorization issues. All activities shall be performed under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.

Requirements

Six (6) months of experience as a Pharmacy Technician 1 or equivalent education/experience
State of Washington Pharmacy Technician certification

Responsibilities

Review and screen new patients to determine if patient has adequate prescription coverage. Refer appropriate patients to financial counseling for coverage or charity application.
Function as primary third party billing resource for ambulatory clinics.
Contact Department of Health and caseworkers and patients with regard to missing documents for insurance plans.
Troubleshoot and resolve billing rejections. Submit prior authorization requests, follow up on submitted prior authorization requests and submit claims with approvals as appropriate.
Provide formulary assistance to clinics through evaluating necessity of prior authorization and identification of formulary alternatives.
Contact payers for lost medication overrides, replacement and vacation override approvals.
Identify patients who may qualify for patient medication assistance programs or copay assistance.
Complete standard documentation of results of prior authorization requests and formulary evaluations in electronic medical record.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with clinic and pharmacy staff to maintain effective communication regarding prior authorization issues.
Perform the duties of a Pharmacy Technician I.