Health System Med Access Coord - Pharmacy Tech

LIFEBRIDGE HEALTH SYSTEM; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer-

Tuition reimbursement toward advanced

Generous paid time off

Fitness discounts

Free on-site parking

Job summary

LifeBridge Health's Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Health System Medication Access Coordinator Pharmacy Tech to help patients access medications by evaluating financial need and assisting with cost relief programs.

The role collaborates with clinical teams to determine eligibility for Medication Assistance and manage prior authorizations, ensuring compliance and protecting patient confidentiality while improving access and outcomes for uninsured or under-insured patients.

Qualifications

• pharmacy tech with 3 years retail experience; 2 years hospital pharmacy tech experience
• Maryland registered pharmacy tech
• PTCB national pharmacy tech certification
• prior authorization and medication access resolution

Responsibilities

• Assess eligibility for Medication Assistance Programs and Foundations by interviewing patients and reviewing insurance and financial status
• Coordinate with clinical teams and program representatives to maintain or initiate medication assistance plans
• Diligently determine insurance plan benefits for medications and manage prior authorizations
• Utilize manufacturer patient assistance programs to help eligible patients access brand name and specialty meds

Skills

Prior Authorization

Medication Access

Patient Advocacy

Communication

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Maryland registered Pharmacy Tech

PTCB national certification

Job description

About the Role

The Health System Medication Access Coordinator Pharmacy Tech within the Health System at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, MD plays a vital role in facilitating patients' access to various financial resources for medications. This responsibility involves evaluating the financial circumstances of uninsured or under-insured patients, ensuring adherence to regulatory compliance, and upholding patient confidentiality and dignity. The coordinator determines eligibility for medication assistance or any available financial aid, collaborating closely with the Clinical Team to optimize the organization's efforts in mitigating unnecessary financial losses linked to high-cost medications. In addition, the coordinator acts as a patient advocate in resolving issues related to medication payment and coverage.

Responsibilities

To assess potential qualification for Medication Assistance Programs and Foundations, the coordinator conducts thorough patient interviews, reviewing health and prescription insurance, financial status, and required documentation. Actively seeking clinical information from patient charts is a key aspect of the coordinator's responsibilities. Effective communication with representatives of assistance programs, as well as with patients, physicians, pharmacists, and other relevant stakeholders, is crucial for both the maintenance of patients in existing medication assistance programs and the initiation of new programs. This holistic and thorough approach significantly contributes to enhanced access to medications for patients, resulting in an overall increase in patient satisfaction due to improved health outcomes. Furthermore, the coordinator also conducts prior authorizations as needed, adhering to insurance requirements. They diligently determine insurance plan benefits for brand name medications, ensuring that patients receive the maximum coverage available. Additionally, the coordinator actively utilizes manufacturer's patient assistance programs for brand name and specialty medications, providing crucial support to eligible patients and further optimizing access to essential medications.

Qualifications

• pharmacy tech with 3 years retail experience; 2 years hospital pharmacy tech experience
• Maryland registered pharmacy tech
• PTCB national pharmacy tech certification
• prior authorization and medication access resolution
• Pay Range: $23.22 to $34.83 Based On Experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire, plus wellness programs and mental health support
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, pension, and life and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement toward advanced degrees and specialty certifications
• Generous paid time off, fitness discounts, and free on-site parking

About LifeBridge Health

LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to "improve the health of people in the communities we serve." Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.

With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in Maryland.

Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY-where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.

LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.