Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Liaison

RXinsider LTD.; Elkridge, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Shields Health Solutions in Maryland seeks an experienced pharmacy technician registered in the state to join a fast-growing specialty pharmacy management team. This role emphasizes independent work, patient and clinician relationships, and total quality patient care within a clinic setting.

You will provide medication management services, support outpatient needs, assist with prior authorizations and insurance issues, and maintain accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• State registration as a pharmacy technician is required.
• Nationally certified as a CPhT preferred but not required.
• 2–5 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Strong coordination and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide full suite of medication management services to hospital patients.
• Work with clinicians and patients face-to-face and by phone.
• Educate patients on hospital services and care.
• Support outpatient prescription medication needs.
• Resolve insurance issues including prior authorizations.
• Maintain documentation in required systems/tracking mechanisms.
• Identify storage requirements and supplies for medications.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Independent working

Verbal and written communication

Excel

Microsoft Word

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic health records

Job description

Job Purpose:

The Company is seeking a highly motivated, self-starter who is looking for a challenging career with a fast-growing company in the specialty pharmacy management services. We are seeking experienced pharmacy technicians who are registered with the State of employment. Nationally certified as a CPhT is preferred but not required. Critical to this position is a person who is able to work independently and establish strong and credible relationships with patients, clinicians and internal Shields staff. Applicants should be results-oriented with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on high patient quality and service. Detail orientation and strong administrative/organization skills are required. Mature, approachable, professional, and comfortable in dealing with others both in-person and on the phone. Applicant must be reliable, tolerant, and determined; an empathetic communicator, able to see things from the other person's point of view. Most importantly, person must be able to work as a member of a close-knit team. Provides integrated support to patients and pharmacists by providing a 'hands‑on' approach to total quality patient care. Works closely with patients to deliver a full continuum of medication adherence support by utilizing our various tools and applications. Encourages patients of specialty clinics to utilize pharmacy to fully benefit from its superior patient care services. Given that the Pharmacy Liaison will be located in one of the medical center clinics, seamlessly integrating with the clinic team (doctors, nurses, staff, etc.) is critical to the liaison's success.

Job Duties:

• Provide "legendary" care to hospital patients by providing a full suite of custom medication management services
• As a member of the clinic team, work seamlessly alongside hospital clinicians to serve patients both face-to-face and over the phone
• Educate prospective pharmacy patients on how hospital serves patients and improves their overall care.
• Support outpatient retail and specialty prescription medication needs.
• Grow the specialty pharmacies patient population
• Ensure that patients remain on track with medication regimens- outbound therapy/medication adherence check-ups; secures refill prescriptions.
• Communicate effectively with the centralized Patient Service Center with respect to such communications as: the refill report, the zero-fill report, the monthly outstanding report and the appointment list.
• Help develop new processes to ensure smooth operations and patient care.
• Identify medications requiring special storage and/or handling such as hazardous medications and/or refrigerated medication.
• Identify supplies necessary for select medications such sharps containers, needles/syringes, alcohol swabs, Band-Aids.
• Answer, resolve and triage inbound inquiries.
• Perform refill reminder calls under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Resolve insurance related issues, including prior authorizations (PAs), and assist patients with various forms of financial assistance.
• Ensure appropriate documentation in all required systems/tracking mechanisms.
• Manage, organize, and update relevant data using database applications.
• Apply observations and recommendations to operational issues, increased productivity, quality, and customer-service standards.
• Identify trends, resolves problems; recommend improvements; implement change.
• Actively participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Act as a value-added business partner to stakeholders throughout the organization.
• Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Update knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Willing to do whatever is necessary for the betterment of the Company.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills:

Strong interpersonal communication skills, ability to work independently and demonstrate good judgement, strong verbal and written communication, highly proficient in Microsoft Office particularly Excel and Word; able to quickly learn other software programs and able to extract relevant information; strong organizational/administrative skills a must

Traits:

Organized, high-integrity, attention to detail, dependable, quality focus, empathetic, good listener/communicator

Other:

Energetic, highly motivated, team player with strong personal and communication skills; discretion and confidentiality essential as position deals with highly sensitive and private data

Specialties:

Knowledge of transplant, hepatitis C, infectious disease (including HIV), and/or oncology a plus

Experience/ Education:

Required Licensure/Certification: We are seeking experienced pharmacy technicians who are state registered as a pharmacy technician. Nationally certified as a CPhT or equivalent is strongly preferred but not required. Should additional licensure need to be obtained, the applicant will commit to obtaining the required licensure within a mutually agreed upon timeframe. Continued employment is contingent upon meeting these requirements.

Years of Experience: Required 2 years, Preferred 3-5 years’ experience as a Pharmacy Technician

Education: High School Diploma or GED required

Job Salary:

This information is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Shields Health Solutions. The current salary range for this position is $55,000 to $60,000 yearly. The actual salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience, and other relevant factors.

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Solid computer skills are required, including proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) for communication, documentation, and data management, as well as, navigating the internet and web-based platforms. Data entry and computer skills will be evaluated through an assessment as part of the pre-employment process.

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