Outpatient Pharmacy Technician Benefits & Access

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking an Outpatient Pharmacy Technician III to perform duties in a retail setting, focusing on improving medication access by investigating insurance benefits and reducing patient out-of-pocket costs.

Based on experience and licensure, the role may be hired at Tech II or Tech III, with responsibilities including collaboration with pharmacists, clinic staff, and providers, and oversight of benefits investigation compliance.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Tech III requires CPhT certification.
• CA State Board of Pharmacy license required for II/III.
• Minimum 2 years retail experience for Tech II.
• Minimum 5 years retail experience for Tech III.
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacy terminology and calculations.
• Proficient data entry and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate insurance benefits to reduce patient costs.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, staff and providers.
• Oversight of benefits investigation compliance.
• Report inconsistencies to the pharmacist in charge.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Data entry

Computer proficiency

Pharmacy terminology

Calculations

Education

Pharmacy Technician License (CA)

CPhT certification

Tools

EPIC Willow Ambulatory

Job description

UC San Diego Health is seeking an Outpatient Pharmacy Technician III to perform duties in a retail setting, focusing on improving medication access by investigating insurance benefits and reducing patient out-of-pocket costs.

Based on experience and licensure, the role may be hired at Tech II or Tech III, with responsibilities including collaboration with pharmacists, clinic staff, and providers, and oversight of benefits investigation compliance.