Solid Organ Transplant Pharmacy Technician Specialist Atrium Health Transplant Pharmacy FT

American Addiction Centers • Charlotte, NC

2d • $24 - $36 • Hybrid

About The Position

Performs services and functions within assigned area(s) where complex pharmaceutical processes require the utilization of advanced skills and knowledge beyond those routinely required across pharmacy technician roles. Works primarily in unique pharmacy environments. This role covers both inpatient and outpatient services for adult and pediatric heart, liver, and kidney transplant patients. The pharmacy technicians primarily handle insurance verification, prior authorization, patient assistance, and discharge prescription processes for transplant patients.

Requirements

• Registration/Licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements
• Certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Health Career Association (ExCPT)
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• For technicians in NC with validating technician responsibilities- an Associate’s Degree in Pharmacy Technology is required
• Typically requires 3 years of experience in health care, insurance industry, pharmacy, or medical background.
• Required to have both NCBOP, and National Certification (CPhT/ExCPT).
• Must be computer savvy with great critical thinking skills.
• Must be able to work well independently and well in a team environment.
• Attention to details
• Good customer service, communication, organization, problem resolution and process development skills
• Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

• Prefer knowledge around insurance trouble shooting, prior authorizations, and copay assistance as this role will primarily handle insurance verification, prior authorization, patient assistance, and discharge prescription processes for transplant patients.

Responsibilities

• Completes area-specific work as outlined by standard processes, procedures and adherent to policies
• Serves as an expert with equipment and technology in specialized area
• Problem solves technical issues in the specialized area as they arise
• Ensures documents and records are accurate and completed in a timely fashion
• Supports methods of communication and coordination with patients and care team
• Identifies quality improvement opportunities based on specialized skill set to ensure safe, effective, and efficient services and patient care
• Provides input to and supports implementation of operational changes, advancements, and site and system standardization
• Participates in site or system specialized work teams, committees, and councils, as applicable
• Complies with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards
• Keeps current with changes in the specialized field and collaborates with department leadership to adopt best practices
• Maintains updated knowledge and skills and contributes to the education of others
• Contributes positively to execution of pharmacy department initiatives
• Accepts assignments of tasks from other pharmacy teammate roles when workload dictates

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree