Health System Med Access Coordinator (Pharmacy Technician)

LifeBridge Health; Alto Vista (MD); On-site; USD 66,535,000 - 99,802,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Employer 403(b)/pension

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off + parking

Job summary

LifeBridge Health in Westminster, Maryland, seeks a Medication Access Coordinator to help patients access financial resources for medications. You will assess uninsured or under-insured patients, determine eligibility for medication assistance programs, and collaborate with the Clinical Team to minimize financial losses from high‑cost medications.

This role requires effective communication with representatives of assistance programs, patients, physicians, pharmacists, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Preferred Associate's Degree.
• 3 Years Minimum of Pharmacy Retail Technician Experience.
• 2 Years of Hospital Pharmacy Experience Preferred.
• PTCB-certified Pharmacy Technician.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate financial circumstances of uninsured or under‑insured patients.
• Determine eligibility for medication assistance or any available financial aid.
• Act as a patient advocate in resolving medication payment and coverage issues.
• Assess potential qualification for Medication Assistance Programs and Foundations by interviewing patients and reviewing documentation.
• Seek clinical information from patient charts and collaborate with teams.
• Communicate with representatives of assistance programs, patients, physicians, pharmacists, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Regulatory compliance

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Education

Associate's Degree

PTCB - Certified Pharmacy Tech

Job description

Summary

The Medication Access Coordinator within the Health System plays a vital role in facilitating patients' access to various financial resources for medications.

• Evaluating the financial circumstances of uninsured or under‑insured patients, ensuring adherence to regulatory compliance, and upholding patient confidentiality and dignity.
• Determine 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.
• Acts as a patient advocate in resolving issues related to medication payment and coverage. 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.

Requirements

• Preferred Associate's Degree
• 3 Years Minimum of Pharmacy Retail Technician Experience
• 2 Years of Hospital Pharmacy Experience Preferred
• PTCB - Certified Pharmacy Tech

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 Carroll Hospital

Carroll Hospital in Westminster, Maryland, is a full‑service community hospital proudly serving the residents of Carroll County and the surrounding region. As part of LifeBridge Health - one of the region's most comprehensive healthcare systems - Carroll delivers personalized, high‑quality care in a welcoming community setting, with a mission to improve the health of the communities we serve, and to take care of the people who take care of patients.

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.