Medication Affordability Pharmacy Technician II

IU Health; Plainfield (IN); In loco; USD 34.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

IU Health in Indiana seeks a Medication Affordability Pharmacy Technician II to help patients access affordable medications by coordinating financial assistance programs and ensuring program compliance.

You will collaborate with pharmacists, providers, and patients to reduce medication cost barriers, assist with manufacturer-sponsored programs, verify eligibility, and document activity in the pharmacy system.

Competenze

• 2+ years relevant experience preferred.
• No criminal history related to handling drugs.
• Strong mathematical calculation skills.
• Pharmacy technician work within procedures under supervision.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective customer service skills.
• Typing proficiency; MS Office skills.
• Indiana Pharmacy Technician license or intern/extern license if enrolled.
• Pharmacy Technician National Certification required unless enrolled in college.

Mansioni

• Assists patients in enrolling in financial assistance programs and copay cards.
• Verifies eligibility criteria for assistance programs and maintains documentation.
• Completes and submits patient assistance applications.
• Tracks application status and follows up with manufacturers, insurers, and patients as needed.
• Educates patients on available financial assistance options and guides them through the process.
• Responds to patient inquiries regarding medication costs and program requirements.
• Works with pharmacists, providers, and insurance specialists to ensure timely medication access.
• Documents all interactions and program activities in the pharmacy system.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Typing

Customer service

Pharmacy technician experience

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Indiana Pharmacy Technician License

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Strumenti

Pharmacy software

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

Description

The Medication Affordability Pharmacy Technician II supports patients in accessing affordable medications by coordinating financial assistance programs, managing applications, and ensuring compliance with program requirements. This role works closely with pharmacists, providers, and patients to reduce medication cost barriers and improve adherence.

• Assists patients in enrolling in manufacturer-sponsored patient assistance programs, copay cards, and other financial aid resources.
• Verifies eligibility criteria for assistance programs and maintains accurate documentation.
• Completes and submits patient assistance applications on behalf of patients.
• Tracks application status and follows up with manufacturers, insurers, and patients as needed.
• Educates patients on available financial assistance options and guides them through the process.
• Responds to patient inquiries regarding medication costs and program requirements.
• Works with pharmacists, prescribers, and insurance specialists to ensure timely medication access.
• Documents all interactions and program activities in the pharmacy system or designated software.

Requirements

• 2+ years relevant experience preferred.
• Requires the absence of criminal history related to the ability to work with drugs.
• Requires strong mathematical calculation skills.
• Requires working knowledge and skills as a pharmacy technician in assigned areas and ability to work within established procedures under moderate supervision.
• Requires effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Requires effective customer service skills.
• Requires intermediate proficiency typing and using Microsoft Office applications. High School Diploma or GED required.
• Requires Indiana Pharmacy Technician License OR intern/extern license if enrolled in accredited college of pharmacy.
• Pharmacy Technician National Certification required unless enrolled in accredited college of pharmacy.