Pharmacy Technician/Specialty Services

King's Daughters Medical Center • Ashland, KY

69d

About The Position

The pharmacy technician in Specialty Services will function as a liaison between pharmacy and ambulatory clinics to maximize patient care and satisfaction. Provide patient education, call back, and refill telephone services while tracking patient status through pharmacy clinical documenting software according to available policies and protocols. Triage clinical and access issues to clinical pharmacist when appropriate.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Maintains certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).
• Maintains Kentucky Pharmacy state registration.

Nice To Haves

• Six (6) months pharmacy experience

Responsibilities

• Provide insurance benefits investigation services
• Utilize clinical documentation to obtain prior authorization approval
• Utilize manufacturer hubs to assure REMS and other dispensing requirements are met
• Negotiate with payers for 1st time emergency dispensations when possible
• Uses proper cash handling procedures including counting down cash register tills and managing charges associated with the specialty pharmacy program
• Properly identifies patient prescription insurance for claims processing
• Facilitates medication delivery to individuals and associated clinics as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED