Ambulatory Pharmacy Access Specialist (340B)

Prime Healthcare Services; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee, IL is seeking an Ambulatory Medication Access and Referral Coordinator.

You will support ambulatory pharmacy workflows, review referrals, schedule patients, and maintain EMR records to ensure seamless care and access to medications. Key duties include managing prior authorizations, reviewing insurance types, and coordinating with providers, pharmacies, payers, and patients to reduce financial barriers and improve continuity of care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides expert-level support to Ambulatory Services Team across complex ambulatory pharmacy workflows.
• Manages patient referrals for Ambulatory Care services and coordinates information with providers.
• Maintains EMR records of activities and outcomes to ensure coordination of care.
• Ensures proper insurance authorization, financial assistance coordination, and 340B program compliance.

Skills

Ambulatory care

Insurance authorization

Prior authorization

EMR proficiency

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

IL pharmacy technician license

CPhT credential

Tools

EMR systems

Insurance platforms

Job description

St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee, IL is seeking an Ambulatory Medication Access and Referral Coordinator.

You will support ambulatory pharmacy workflows, review referrals, schedule patients, and maintain EMR records to ensure seamless care and access to medications. Key duties include managing prior authorizations, reviewing insurance types, and coordinating with providers, pharmacies, payers, and patients to reduce financial barriers and improve continuity of care.