Pharmacy Technician IV - Patient Assistance Coordinator

University of Arkansas at Little Rock; United States; Remote; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care organization is seeking a Pharmacy Technician (Patient Assistance Coordinator) to manage financial assistance programs for patients. This role involves working closely with clinic staff to ensure patients receive necessary support and medication assistance. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, along with relevant educational qualifications. Join a team dedicated to improving patient care and making a difference in the lives of Arkansans.

Benefits

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave

Education discount for staff and dependents

Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution

Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000

Career Training and Educational Opportunities

Merchant Discounts

Concierge prescription delivery

Qualifications

• 4 years Pharmacy Tech Experience or Bachelor's Degree required.
• Arkansas Pharmacy Technician Registration mandatory.
• National Technician Certification (PTCB) needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pharmacy’s financial assistance programs.
• Assist patients with copay assistance and medication fills.
• Collaborate with clinic staff and manage patient records.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Mathematics

Education

HS/GED

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR

Job description

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Closing Date:

05/27/2025
Type of Position: Clinical Staff (Non-Classified)
Job Type: Regular
Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No
Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department: ICE | PTSL Pharmacy Technicians OP C

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties: Under the direct supervision of the Department Business Administrator, the Pharmacy Technician (Patient Assistance Coordinator) will have responsibility for coordinating the pharmacy’s financial assistance programs, with a primary focus on infusion drug assistance. The employee in this position must demonstrate special skills, knowledge, and task completion not required by the other pharmacy technicians. The programs to be coordinated and monitored include, but are not limited to, Infusion drug assistance, PAPs (free drug), MAP (Medication Assistance Program), and AKDC (Arkansas Kidney Disease Commission). This position will support operations ensuring patients receive the lowest out of pocket expense possible utilizing assistance from various programs and manufacturers. This includes, but is not limited to, researching data, working with Outpatient clinic staff, connecting patients with appropriate assistance, assisting in applications, processing prescriptions, communicating with billing, and patient follow up. The Pharmacy Technician will work with pharmacy leadership to maintain and improve program workflows and expansion. In addition to these duties, they may perform the duties of the Pharmacy Technician I/II/III/IV, including assisting the pharmacists in day-to-day operations, patient outreach, medication delivery and other facets of patient care. The Pharmacy Technician will prioritize work based on immediate need and rapidly changing workload. They will work as a team member to perform day-to-day work efficiently and accurately, along with any additional tasks or projects to help achieve departmental goals.
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS/GED plus 4 years Pharmacy Tech Experience or Bachelors Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

• Arkansas Pharmacy Technician Registration

• ASHP/ACPE accredited technician training or certificate program

• National Technician Certification(PTCB)

• Computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office and EMR experience)

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.S. or higher degree; business/accounting courses preferred

• ASHP/ACPE accredited technician training

• Previous experience as a pharmacy buyer

• Previous experience with 340B

• Previous management or team leader experience

• Specialized certificate or certification (i.e. PTCB Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician, ASHP Sterile Compounding Certificate, 340B Certification, etc.)

• Strong math skills; excellent communication & organizational skills

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Focuses on providing copay assistance and free drug to infusion patients, as well as assists with other efforts within the pharmacy copay assistance programs

• Monitors work queues within the EPIC platform to identify patient need for assistance · Collaborates with other staff to expand efforts and organize workflow Works with manufacturer patient assistance programs and utilizes platforms needed to apply for assistance

• Develops and maintains reporting metrics needed to track productivity for copay assistance

• Assists with adjudicating medication fills and refills

• Works with clinic staff and billing to obtain PAs and EOBs as necessary

• Has exceptional understating of EPIC Willow Ambulatory/Hyperspace and how to navigate

• Performs basic pharmaceutical calculations

• Research patient data and previous fills

• Performs regularly scheduled and organized follow ups with patients to ensure active and timely copay assistance

• Communicates professionally and efficiently with patients and other department staff

• Troubleshoots and communicates with billing

• Maintains appropriate records and paperwork, electronic and/or paper

• Answers and receives phone calls, directing to appropriate area when necessary

• Full understanding of 340B requirements, guidelines, and processes

• Monitors MAP program policies and staff work to ensure all are in adherence with the 340B program

• Monitors and submits monthly AKDC claims in a timely manner

• Assists SPS and Retail patient assistance coordinators as needed when work is caught up

• Has exceptional understanding of EPIC Willow Ambulatory and how to navigate Assists pharmacists with patient outreach and answers phones regularly Communicates professionally and efficiently with patients and other staff Maintains appropriate records and paperwork, electronically and/or paper Delivers medication to employees/patients in a timely and accurate manner Promotes a safe working environment and maintains clean work surfaces in all dispensing areas

• Complies with all departmental and institutional policies and procedures Documents all cleaning activities and duties on the appropriate log sheets Understands how to operate all equipment (CII safe, Parata Max, Rover, printers, etc)

• Helps maintain Parata Max inventory levels, restocking when needed

• May be asked to assist with weekly and monthly duties, such as cycle counts, return to stock drugs and expired drug pulls

• Promptly reports to supervisor or other appropriate individual if there are any deficiencies or problems with any equipment, facilities, or drug distribution Assists shipping department if needed

• Work to provide excellent pharmacy services and assists in achieving departmental goals and ultimately the institution’s vision and mission

• Participates in educating & training of students, residents, and new employees

• Dependable.

• Rarely tardy or absent from work per UAMS Unapproved Absence Policy

• Cross-trained and can work in multiple areas

• Floats to other areas when work is caught up

• Accepts responsibility for work area

• Participates in educating & training students and new employees

• Keeps visiting and other non-work activities to a minimum while there is work to do

• Displays initiative to learn new jobs and solve problems

• Handles problems with professionalism

• Adheres to UAMS Code of Conduct

• Protect confidential information

• Works effectively with all employees, colleagues, patients, and guests as a team

• Adheres to institutional and departmental dress code

• Maintains professional behavior and mutual respect toward all employees, colleagues, patients, and guests

• Other duties as assigned

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [e-mail] for any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity: N/A
Frequent Physical Activity: Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking
Occasional Physical Activity: N/A
Benefits Eligible: Yes