Pharmacy Technician - Infusion Authorization
About The Position
The UW Medical Center-Montlake Pharmacy Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician - Infusion Authorization (Pharmacy Technician 2). WORK SCHEDULE • Full-Time/40 hours per week • Rotating/Variable Shift POSITION HIGHLIGHTS • Perform non-professional/technical tasks related to the management of prior authorization for patients served by UWMC infusion and Clinic areas • Act as a liaison between the clinic teams and the 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
- UW Medicine is committed to being a drug-free workplace. We require a pre-employment drug screen.
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.
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
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
