Pharmacy Technician 2 - Specialty Pharmacy
About The Position
The UW Medical Center-Montlake Pharmacy Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician 2 - Prior Authorization Center. WORK SCHEDULE • Full-Time / 40 hours per week • Day Shifts POSITION HIGHLIGHTS • Perform specialized, technical pharmacy tasks related to the management of prior authorization for patients served by the UWMC ambulatory clinics • 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
- UW Medicine is committed to being a drug-free workplace. We require a pre-employment drug screen.
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.
Benefits
- For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
