Pharmacy Tech Specialist – Infusion & Patient Access

The University of Texas Medical Branch

Galveston (TX)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

UTMB Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Specialist to support pharmacists in drug distribution, technical and clinical services related to preparation, storage, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals.

The Pharmacy Technologist Specialist will have advanced skills in a specialty area and operate at campus or system levels, performing senior technician duties when needed and ensuring accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

High School or equivalent.
Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP).
Three (3) years of technician experience with one (1) year of professional work experience in a related field of specialty.
One (1) year of pharmacy technician experience and an associate or bachelor’s degree in a directly related field of specialty.

Responsibilities

Performs the job functions and duties of Senior Pharmacy Technologist when needed.
Collects data and analyzes complex information and prepares precise written summaries, reports, and/or recommendations for pharmacy leadership as appropriate or as directed.
Assists with the maintenance of policies and standard operating procedures for area of specialty to ensure the pharmacy department meets all legal, accreditation, and certification requirements
Completes documentation and maintains records according to established policies and procedures
Essential job functions for the assigned specialty area: Medication Access - Patient-Assistance Program: Assists self-pay and underinsured patients in enrolling in drug replacement and patient assistance programs offered by drug manufacturers to ensure access to prescribed medications
Ensures drug accountability and maintains complete and accurate records for drug replacement and patient assistance programs to ensure compliance with Health System, state, and federal requirements
Ensure patients are not charged if free drug is provided
Coordinates and assists the Health System financial care counselors and care managers in identifying eligible patients.
Provides information on co-pay assistance programs, national foundations, and manufacturer assistance programs by sharing information with patients and financial care counselors and care managers as appropriate and needed
Collaborates with Revenue Cycle team to assist in drug replacement for insured patients with drug denials.
Follow up on requests to receive determination decisions in a timely manner