Medication Affordability Pharmacy Technician II

Indiana University Health; Town of Plainfield (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program incentives

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Medication Affordability Pharmacy Technician II to help patients access affordable medications by coordinating financial assistance programs and ensuring program Compliance.

The role collaborates with pharmacists, providers, and insurers to reduce cost barriers and improve adherence, while documenting all activities in the pharmacy system.

Qualifications

• Requires compassionate, patient-centric approach to assist patients with affordability programs.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills for working with patients, providers, and insurers.
• Ability to verify eligibility, document accurately, and navigate assistance programs.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients in enrolling in manufacturer-sponsored assistance programs and copay cards.
• Verifies eligibility criteria for assistance programs and documents accurately.
• Completes and submits patient assistance applications on patients’ behalf.
• Tracks application status and follows up with manufacturers, insurers, and patients.
• Educates patients on available financial assistance options and guides them through the process.
• Responds to patient inquiries regarding medication costs and program requirements.
• Collaborates with pharmacists, prescribers, and insurance specialists to ensure timely access.
• Documents all interactions and program activities in the pharmacy system.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Customer service

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Indiana Pharmacy Technician License

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

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.

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?

• 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.

About Us

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children’s Health is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine - one of the nation’s largest medical schools - gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training - advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

About the Team

Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.