Pharmacy Technician 2 - Patient Assistance Programs - Full Time

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sylvester - Pharmacy Patient Assistance Programs at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Pharmacy Technician 2.

Join a multidisciplinary team to enroll patients into patient assistance programs, collaborate with clinicians, and ensure timely initiation of prescribed treatments while maintaining compliance and accurate records.

Qualifications

• Education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pharmacy Technician certification with Florida DOH preferred (certification not required).
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify and enroll patients into Medication Patient Assistance Programs and charity foundations.
• Collaborate with physicians, mid-level providers, case managers, and social workers to initiate prescribed treatments.
• Communicate program requirements, timelines, updates, and expectations to enrollees.
• Document provider, patient, and program interactions for records and compliance.
• Stay updated on program requirements and eligibility; maintain accurate records to ensure compliance.
• Maintain inventory of program medications; handle intake, distribution, returns, and disposal.
• Audit patient claims for correct billing of medications under programs.
• Prioritize tasks as a self-starter and meet deadlines.
• Provide routine reports on project progress to pharmacy management.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Florida Department of Health Pharmacy Technician certificate preferred

Job description

The Sylvester - Pharmacy Patient Assistance Programs at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Pharmacy Technician 2.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Work as a multidisciplinary team member to identify and enroll patients into various medication Patient Assistance Programs and charity foundations
• Work with physicians, mid-level providers, case managers, and social workers at a number of University of Miami clinics to ensure timely initiation of the prescribed treatments
• Clearly communicate program requirements, timelines, updates, and expectations to enrollees
• Perform timely documentation of provider, patient, and program interactions as necessary
• Stay update to date with new program requirements and eligibility criteria as well as maintain accurate records to ensure compliance with all programs
• Maintain an accurate inventory of all program medications and perform inventory tasks daily, including product intake and distribution for the treatment of program participants, returns, and proper disposal of excess product
• Audit patient claims for appropriate and accurate billing for Patient Assistance Program administered medications
• Must be a self-starter with ability to prioritize tasks and manage time to meet priorities in a timely manner
• Provide routine reports to pharmacy management team on project progress
• Assist in projects and cost savings initiatives for the pharmacy department
• Perform other pharmacy and administrative tasks as necessary

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Education Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the Florida Department of Health Pharmacy Technician certificate preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff

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The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.