Pharmacy Technician Pulmonary Part Time

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

About Pulmonary Clinic Our multi-disciplinary pulmonary team is committed to providing comprehensive care for patients diagnosed with many lung conditions. We take immense pride in the strong relationships we build with our patients, their families, and our colleagues, fostering a supportive and compassionate environment. The Pulmonary service line consists of 51 providers across 7 clinical sites. The Pharmacy Technician would support all sites, including our four specialty clinics: Pulmonary Hypertension, Interstitial Lung Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, and Sarcoidosis. The multidisciplinary team includes registered nurses, respiratory therapists, medical assistants, patient service representatives, physicians, and advanced practice providers, working collaboratively to support complex pulmonary patients. Scope of work This position is a supportive role for the systems ambulatory clinics. The tasks for this position will include, but are not limited to, completing pre and/or prior authorizations, assisting with patient assistance programs, scheduling patients from provider referrals or other registries, working with insurance companies to review coverages, communicating with patients and clinical staff, and managing parts of the medication use cycle. There will be additional opportunities to think innovatively and collaborate on projects with other departments and within our own department. Pull, transcribe, and organize clinical information from patient charts into third party platforms or navigators. Complete authorization requests in a timely and efficient manor without compromising quality, to ensure patients receive their care as scheduled. Identify and schedule appointments for pharmacists from provider referrals, quality reports, and other available registries. Demonstrate the ability to utilize all payer websites to assist verifying patient’s coordination of benefits and authorization requirements. Assist with inventory and medication use cycle tasks if in clinic. Organize and track data for multiple payer programs and service lines. Communicate positively and effectively with patients, colleagues, and clinic staff. Adhere to all department procedures, guidelines, and standard work with the ability to utilize resources appropriately.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent Required
• Michigan Pharmacy Technician License Required Upon Hire
• Pharmacy Technician Certification 90 Days

Nice To Haves

• 1+ Year of Retail or Community Pharmacy Experience Preferred
• Prior Authorization Experience or Insurance Navigation experience Preferred
• Epic experience Preferred
• Ideal candidate will possess both Full Pharmacy Technician License and National Certification, such as PTCB or ExCPT
• Ideal candidate will possess strong experience working with prior authorizations, medication formularies, and navigating prescription insurance
• Ideal candidate will possess excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills as well as strong time management and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Pull, transcribe, and organize clinical information from patient charts into third party platforms or navigators.
• Complete authorization requests in a timely and efficient manor without compromising quality, to ensure patients receive their care as scheduled.
• Identify and schedule appointments for pharmacists from provider referrals, quality reports, and other available registries.
• Demonstrate the ability to utilize all payer websites to assist verifying patient’s coordination of benefits and authorization requirements.
• Assist with inventory and medication use cycle tasks if in clinic.
• Organize and track data for multiple payer programs and service lines.
• Communicate positively and effectively with patients, colleagues, and clinic staff.
• Adhere to all department procedures, guidelines, and standard work with the ability to utilize resources appropriately.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED