Medication Access Coordinator - Experienced Pharmacy Technician

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Clarkson College discount

Career advancement opportunities

Hybrid remote work

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Medication Access Coordinator to advance patient access by navigating insurance coverage, prior authorizations, and financial assistance within our Outpatient Pharmacy. The role supports enrollment in grants and programs and offers hybrid remote work with in-office training in Omaha, NE.

The position requires a pharmacy technician registration in Nebraska, certification within one year, and strong communication skills to collaborate with providers and patients

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years healthcare and/or insurance/third party reimbursement experience.
• High school education or equivalent required.
• Ability to independently assess clinical situations and make evidence-based medication decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with diverse internal and external customers.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with computer mainframe, network, web-based and payer applications.
• Must register with the State of NE as a pharmacy technician.
• Must complete Pharmacy Technician Certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• Determine, support, and assist patients and the pharmacy team to overcome barriers to medication access, focusing on third-party prior authorization and billing processes.
• Assist patients with enrollment into grants and assistance programs and communicate any financial responsibilities.
• Provide Face-to-Face/virtual beside-oriented service delivering comprehensive fiscal options to patients.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Pharmacy knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Pharmacy Technician Certification

State of NE technician registration

Tools

Mainframe systems

Payer applications

Web-based applications

Job description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.Shift:First Shift (United States of America)Medication Access Coordinator - Full-time - First ShiftPosition Highlights:Nebraska Medicine is now taking applications for a talented individual to join us as a Medication Access Coordinator in our Outpatient Pharmacy department. This position works at our Central Fill location for Nebraska Medicine, and the office is located near 114th and Dodge in Omaha, NE. While this role allows for remote work, employees must reside in either Nebraska or Iowa.The Medication Access Coordinator is an advanced pharmacy technician role focused on helping patients start and stay on therapy by navigating insurance coverage, prior authorizations, and financial assistance programs. This position plays a critical role in removing access barriers and supporting high‑quality patient care. We are seeking experienced pharmacy technicians who are ready to move beyond traditional dispensing roles and develop expertise in medication access, reimbursement, and payer processes. Nebraska Medicine offers flexible scheduling and hybrid remote work options, along with comprehensive, structured training to ensure success. This role is part of a growing and innovative pharmacy technician career ladder, providing meaningful opportunities for advancement. For those seeking a rewarding, career-elevating position that directly impacts patient care, this is a unique opportunity to grow within an industry-leading health system.Shift :Full Time - 1.0 FTE (80 hours in a pay period)Working 8-hour days, Monday – Friday with start times between 7:00 AM to 10:00 AMHybrid scheduling available after 3 months of in-office trainingMust reside in either Nebraska or IowaFor additional information about this position, please contact Breanna Hutchinson, [e-mail] Work at Nebraska Medicine?Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.Dignity and Respect We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!Duties: Medication Access CoordinatorDetermine, support, and assist patients, provider teams, and the pharmacy department to overcome barriers to medication access, with focused expertise in third party prior authorization and billing processes for pharmacy benefits. Assist patients within enrollment into grants, assistance programs, and communicate any financial responsibilities. Provide a Face-to Face/virtual beside oriented service that delivers comprehensive fiscal options to patients. Gather and effectively communicate medical and medication histories including diagnosis, test results, lab values, and previous medications to third party. Verify eligibility, pharmacy benefit provisions and support the appeals process.Required Qualifications:• Minimum of three years healthcare and/or insurance/third party reimbursement experience required.• High school education or equivalent required.• Demonstrated ability to independently assess clinical situations and make evidence-based medication decisions affecting patient care required.• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to successfully interact with a variety of internal and external customers at all levels required.• Ability to solve problems independently and must be strongly vested in team management required.• Ability to multi-task and excel in a dynamic environment required.• Experience with various computer mainframe, network, web based and payer applications required.• Must register with the State of NE as a pharmacy technician required.• Must complete Pharmacy Technician Certification within one year required.Preferred Qualifications:• Knowledge of commercial, Medicare B, Medicare D, and Medicaid pharmacy rules and regulations preferred.• Associate's degree in business, healthcare or related field preferred.• Bi-lingual preferred.• Prior Authorization experience in specialty or retail pharmacy preferred.• 340B knowledge and experience preferred.• Apexus 340B OnDemand Certificate preferred.Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.