Health System Med Access Coord - Pharmacy Tech

LifeBridge Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeBridge Health seeks a Health System Medication Access Coordinator Pharmacy Tech at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, MD to facilitate access to financial resources for medications. This role evaluates eligibility for assistance programs and ensures regulatory compliance while protecting patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities include assessing program qualification, interviewing patients, liaising with programs and providers, handling prior authorizations, and maximizing coverage for brand-name

Qualifications

• Pharmacy tech with 3 years retail experience.
• 2 years hospital pharmacy tech experience.
• Prior authorization and medication access resolution.

Responsibilities

• Assess qualification for Medication Assistance Programs and Foundations.
• Interview patients, review health insurance, financial status and required documentation.
• Coordinate with assistance programs, patients, physicians, pharmacists and stakeholders.
• Conduct prior authorizations as needed and determine insurance benefits for brand-name meds.
• Utilize manufacturer patient assistance programs to improve access.

Skills

prior authorization

medication access resolution

Education

Maryland registered pharmacy tech

PTCB national pharmacy tech 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

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 ofCARE 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.