Pharmacy Technician - Infusion Authorization

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The UW Medical Center-Montlake Pharmacy Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician - Infusion Authorization (Pharmacy Technician 2). This role performs non-professional/technical tasks related to the management of prior authorization for patients served by UWMC infusion and Clinic areas. The technician will act as a liaison between clinic teams and pharmacy staff to ensure effective communication regarding infusion prior authorization issues. All activities shall be performed under the general supervision of a 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 at intake to determine if patient has adequate insurance coverage. Refer appropriate patients to financial counseling for coverage or charity application.
Function as infusion prior authorization and access resource for UWMC ambulatory clinics and Pharmacy.
Contact Department of Health, caseworkers, and patients with regard to missing documents for insurance plans.
Document results of benefits investigation in the electronic medical record, follow up on submitted prior authorization requests, and notify patients of approvals as appropriate.
Provide formulary assistance for clinic administered or infusion medications to UWMC clinics through evaluating necessity of prior authorization and identification of formulary alternatives.
Evaluate infusion authorizations reaching expiration for need of reauthorization.
Identify patients who may qualify for patient medication assistance programs or copay assistance and contact patients to provide information related to these resources.
Complete standard documentation of results of benefits investigation, prior authorization status updates, and patient contact in electronic medical record.
Perform related duties as assigned.