Pharmacy Liaison II

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity as a Pharmacy Liaison with Fairview Health Services where you'll act as a patient advocate, aiding in the accessibility of specialty medications. This role involves substantial interaction with patients, caregivers and clinic teams, while developing your expertise in pharmacy and leadership. Engage in a rewarding full-time position primarily remote, with some travel to clinics in the metro area.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision plans

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

PTO and Sick and Safe Time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement options

Early access to earned wages

Qualifications

• Experience as a pharmacy technician, especially with specialty medications.
• Communication and interpersonal skills essential for this role.
• Willingness to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Educating patients on insurance prescription benefits.
• Expediting patient access to specialty medications.
• Acting as a pharmacy advocate for patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or healthcare related field

Registration as a pharmacy technician

National technician certification

Job description

Job Overview

Responsibilities

As a Pharmacy Liaison with Fairview Pharmacy Services, you will serve as a pharmacy advocate for patients on behalf of the clinicians prescribing medication.

This is a unique full-time M-F day shift position that allows a pharmacy technician to utilize/develop pharmacy and leadership skills. The Pharmacy Liaison is primarily remote although there will be travel to Fairview clinic sites in the metro area as needed.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Educating patients on their insurance prescription benefits
• Communicating expectations, timing, and process capably to patients, caregivers, and clinics
• Expediting patient access to specialty medications by identifying and resolving barriers on behalf of clinic care teams, including: Submitting and following prior authorizations, Supporting providers by assisting with appeals, Coordinating fulfillment of orders with dispensing pharmacies, and assisting patients in being able to financially afford their medications
• Advising patients on their specialty pharmacy network and identifying limited distribution alternatives
• Acting as an advocate for our specialty pharmacy
• Partner with multiple specialties and clinics
• Develop expertise in (at least) one clinical specialty to act as a subject matter expert for the larger liaison team, clinic, and our partners in access services
• Establishing relationships with industry representatives and reimbursement managers to maintain current knowledge on available financial assistance programs

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have experience as a pharmacy technician, working with specialty medications, prior authorizations, and/or coordinating work with multiple stakeholders. Communication skills, interpersonal skills, adaptability are critical. Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment, work independently, to grow and develop, and to be an integral part of the team is necessary.

This position requires either the equivalent combination of education and related pharmacy technician experience or a bachelor's degree in business or healthcare related field.

It also requires one year of pharmacy technician experience, registration as a pharmacy technician and national technician certification within six months of hire.

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

$27.34-$38.59 Hourly

Responsibilities

As a Pharmacy Liaison with Fairview Pharmacy Services, you will serve as a pharmacy advocate for patients on behalf of the clinicians prescribing medication.

This is a unique full-time M-F day shift position that allows a pharmacy technician to utilize/develop pharmacy and leadership skills. The Pharmacy Liaison is primarily remote although there will be travel to Fairview clinic sites in the metro area as needed.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Educating patients on their insurance prescription benefits
• Communicating expectations, timing, and process capably to patients, caregivers, and clinics
• Expediting patient access to specialty medications by identifying and resolving barriers on behalf of clinic care teams, including: Submitting and following prior authorizations, Supporting providers by assisting with appeals, Coordinating fulfillment of orders with dispensing pharmacies, and assisting patients in being able to financially afford their medications
• Advising patients on their specialty pharmacy network and identifying limited distribution alternatives
• Acting as an advocate for our specialty pharmacy
• Partner with multiple specialties and clinics
• Develop expertise in (at least) one clinical specialty to act as a subject matter expert for the larger liaison team, clinic, and our partners in access services
• Establishing relationships with industry representatives and reimbursement managers to maintain current knowledge on available financial assistance programs

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have experience as a pharmacy technician, working with specialty medications, prior authorizations, and/or coordinating work with multiple stakeholders. Communication skills, interpersonal skills, adaptability are critical. Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment, work independently, to grow and develop, and to be an integral part of the team is necessary.

This position requires either the equivalent combination of education and related pharmacy technician experience or a bachelor's degree in business or healthcare related field.

It also requires one year of pharmacy technician experience, registration as a pharmacy technician and national technician certification within six months of hire.