Ambulatory Medication Access & Referral Specialist

Centinela Hospital Medical Center; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare St Francis Hospital in Evanston, IL is seeking an Ambulatory Medication Access and Referral Coordinator to support ambulatory services. You will manage referrals, prior authorizations, and scheduling, ensuring timely medication access and coordination of care across providers and payers.

This Full Time, Days role requires IL-licensed pharmacy technicians with 3+ years in ambulatory care or 340B programs and strong EMR experience. Prior authorization expertise is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Current IL pharmacy technician license in good standing.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in ambulatory care, specialty pharmacy, or 340B settings.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and insurance authorization platforms.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support to ambulatory pharmacy workflows, including referral review and processing.
• Coordinate patient scheduling and maintain accurate EMR records of activities and outcomes.
• Evaluate patient insurance to assist with medication access and financial assistance options.
• Develop and validate maintenance of ambulatory medication access workflows across departments.
• Interact with providers, pharmacies, payers, and patients to streamline access and reduce barriers.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy technician license (IL)

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

3+ years ambulatory care/340B

EMR systems & insurance authorization

HIPAA knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Illinois pharmacy technician license (in good standing)

CPhT credential

Job description

Prime Healthcare St Francis Hospital in Evanston, IL is seeking an Ambulatory Medication Access and Referral Coordinator to support ambulatory services. You will manage referrals, prior authorizations, and scheduling, ensuring timely medication access and coordination of care across providers and payers.

This Full Time, Days role requires IL-licensed pharmacy technicians with 3+ years in ambulatory care or 340B programs and strong EMR experience. Prior authorization expertise is essential.