Medication Access Technician - UVA Specialty Pharmacy (Hybrid)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

No nights/weekends/holidays

Top-of-licensure practice

Job summary

The UVA Health Medication Access Technician role offers a hybrid work arrangement with an initial on-site training period. You will be a key liaison between patients, providers, insurers, and manufacturers to ensure access to medications, using pharmacy knowledge and patient advocacy in a fast-paced specialty setting.

This position emphasizes problem-solving, collaboration, and maintaining accuracy across electronic systems, while supporting enrollment in financial assistance programs and

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Experience: 6 months minimum relevant experience required.
• Licensure: Commonwealth of Virginia Pharmacy Technician Registration required; CPhT through NHA or PTCB required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct benefit investigations and determine patient coverage options.
• Submit, track, and manage prior authorizations.
• Coordinate insurance appeals and resolve medication access barriers.
• Assist patients with enrollment in financial assistance and manufacturer support programs.
• Communicate with patients regarding medication access, approvals, and next steps.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and specialty clinic teams.
• Monitor multiple work queues and follow-up activities while maintaining productivity goals.
• Document activities accurately within electronic systems and pharmacy workflows.
• Support prescription fulfillment and medication shipment coordination when needed.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Helping patients gain access to life-changing medications is one of the most important functions in healthcare. As a Medication Access Technician with UVA Specialty Pharmacy, you will play a critical role in removing barriers to treatment by navigating insurance requirements, securing authorizations, and connecting patients with financial assistance resources that make therapy possible.

This hybrid pharmacy technician opportunity offers the chance to practice at the top of your licensure , work alongside nationally recognized healthcare professionals, and make a direct impact on patient outcomes. If you are a motivated pharmacy technician who enjoys problem-solving, collaboration, and meaningful patient-centered work, this role offers an exceptional career path within UVA Health.

Please note that this position has an initial on-site training/competency period that is anticipated for the first 6 months of employment. While this specific position does offer a hybrid work arrangement, additional on-site duties may be required by the manager in line with UVA Health's remote work guidelines.

The Role

As a Medication Access Technician, you will serve as a key liaison between patients, providers, pharmacists, insurance companies, and pharmaceutical manufacturers to ensure patients receive the medications they need. This is a highly autonomous, computer-based role that combines pharmacy knowledge, insurance navigation, and patient advocacy in a fast-paced specialty pharmacy environment.

• Conduct benefit investigations and determine patient coverage options
• Submit, track, and manage prior authorizations
• Coordinate insurance appeals and resolve medication access barriers
• Assist patients with enrollment in financial assistance and manufacturer support programs
• Communicate with patients regarding medication access, approvals, and next steps
• Collaborate with pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and specialty clinic teams
• Monitor multiple work queues and follow-up activities while maintaining productivity goals
• Document activities accurately within electronic systems and pharmacy workflows
• Support prescription fulfillment and medication shipment coordination when needed

This role requires strong organizational skills, critical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Successful team members are proactive, accountable, and passionate about helping patients access therapies that can significantly improve their quality of life.

Why UVA Health

UVA Health offers pharmacy professionals the opportunity to contribute within one of the nation's leading academic health systems while supporting patients across a wide range of specialty and ambulatory care services.

What makes this opportunity stand out:

• Hybrid work model with eligibility for four remote days per week following successful onboarding and competency completion
• No nights, weekends, or holidays , supporting exceptional work-life balance
• Practice at the top of your licensure in a highly specialized and respected technician role
• Direct impact on patient care , helping patients gain access to critical and often life-changing medications
• Exposure to advanced therapeutics, specialty medications, and rare disease treatments
• Work alongside expert pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and nationally recognized specialty care teams
• A culture built on trust, autonomy, accountability, and professional growth
• Opportunities for committee participation, project work, leadership development, and career advancement
• A collaborative environment where technicians are empowered to make meaningful contributions and develop highly specialized expertise

The Medication Access Team is recognized as one of the premier pharmacy technician career paths within UVA Health. Team members play an essential role in supporting specialty care programs across the organization while building advanced skills in insurance navigation, reimbursement processes, patient advocacy, and medication access strategy.

Why People Love Living in Charlottesville

Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville offers an exceptional quality of life with the perfect balance of career opportunity and personal fulfillment. Residents enjoy easy access to hiking, cycling, wineries, and outdoor recreation, along with a vibrant downtown featuring local restaurants, music, arts, and cultural events. The area is known for its welcoming community, outstanding schools, rich history, and scenic beauty. For healthcare professionals seeking meaningful work without sacrificing lifestyle, Charlottesville provides an outstanding place to build both a career and a life.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High School Graduate or equivalent required.

Experience: 6 months minimum relevant experience required.

Licensure: Commonwealth of Virginia Pharmacy Technician Registration required. CPhT credential through National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Job requires sitting for prolonged periods. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.

The pay range for this role is $20.68 - $32.05 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Job Profile

J1742 - Pharmacy Technician 2

Career Stream and Level

Clinical Technician-T2

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