Ambulatory Pharmacy Access Specialist - PA & Financial Aid

John Muir Health; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

John Muir Health is seeking a Medication Access Specialist to support ambulatory care pharmacy programs, focusing on prior authorizations, financial assistance, and medication refills to prevent therapy interruptions.

The role requires 3-5 years as a licensed Pharmacy Technician, California licensure, and certification (CPhT). You will collaborate with pharmacists, providers, and insurers to resolve access barriers and help patients maintain adherence.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a licensed Pharmacy Technician in a clinical, ambulatory care, or specialty pharmacy setting.
• Pharmacy Technician Program completed preferred.
• California Pharmacy Tech license required; CPhT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Support prior authorizations and financial assistance processes.
• Process medication refills and related patient support activities.
• Coordinate with insurers, clinic staff and pharmacists to prevent therapy interruptions.
• Liaise between patients, providers, payers and pharmacy teams to ensure medication access.

Skills

PA experience

Insurance verification

Pharmacy workflow

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician Program

Tools

EHR systems

Pharmacy benefit tools

PA portals

Job description

John Muir Health is seeking a Medication Access Specialist to support ambulatory care pharmacy programs, focusing on prior authorizations, financial assistance, and medication refills to prevent therapy interruptions.

The role requires 3-5 years as a licensed Pharmacy Technician, California licensure, and certification (CPhT). You will collaborate with pharmacists, providers, and insurers to resolve access barriers and help patients maintain adherence.