Pharmacy Technician Medication Access

Childrenscolorado; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual bonus program

Education benefit

Job summary

Children’s Colorado is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for Medication Access to coordinate medication access, perform pharmacy technician duties under a pharmacist supervision, and support inpatient or outpatient operations.

The role requires a Colorado PHAT certification and NABP/PTCB/NHA certification, with 2 years of pharmacy tech experience and a high school diploma. Some remote work may be available after onboarding.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of pharmacy technician experience; prior authorizations preferred.
• Colorado Pharmacy Technician Certification (PHAT) and NABP/PTCB/NHA certification required or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with third-party insurance, clinical staff, and patients to process prior authorization requests within timelines.
• Prepares clinical documentation for prior authorizations (notes, labs, codes, history of therapies).
• Prepares information for pharmacists to process medication refill renewals.
• Enrolls eligible patients into manufacturer patient assistance and co-pay programs.
• Provides information on insurance coverage opportunities to patients/caretakers.
• Records patient home medication history, allergies, immunizations, and diagnoses.

Skills

Pharmacy technician experience

Prior authorization experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Colorado PHAT Certification

PTCB/NHA/NABP certification

Pharmacy technician program completion

Job description

The Pharmacy Technician for Medication Access is primarily responsible for coordination of medication access for patients and families.This position also spends a portion of time performing the job duties of a Pharmacy Technician; under the direction of a licensed pharmacist and following established policies and procedures, performs a variety of technical procedures to support hospital inpatient or outpatient pharmacy operations.

Additional Information

Department: Pharmacy Shared Services
Hours per week: 40, eligible for benefits
Shift: Monday - Friday, 8am-4:30pm. This position may allow for the occasional opportunity to work from home. This is dependent upon the successful completion of department on-boarding/training, offsite workload and job performance/competence.

Eligible Incentives: Relocation assistanceavailable forqualified external applicants.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Communicates with third-party insurance, clinical staff, and patients/caretakers to effectively process prior authorization requests for medications within the prescribed timelines.
• Accurately prepares clinical documentation for prior authorizations (ex: progress notes, laboratory results, diagnosis codes, history of previously tried therapies, history of doctor visits).
• Accurately prepares clinical information for pharmacists and clinic staff to process medication refill renewal requests.
• Enrolls eligible patients into manufacturer patient assistance and co-pay programs.
• Provides information to patients/caretakers on healthcare insurance coverage opportunities available.
• Collects and records patient’s home medication history, allergies, immunizations and medical diagnosis.
• Assists multi-disciplinary staff in quality improvement initiatives and participates in departmental and hospital committees.
• Performs general duties of a pharmacy technician including but not limited to;
  • Prepares unit-dose nonhazardous and hazardous medications and drug supplies for dispensing as directed by a licensed pharmacist
  • Restocks and delivers medications to patient care areas or clinics, as assigned, including automated dispensing machines; assists in resolving discrepancies
  • Prepares non-parenteral nonhazardous and hazardous medications for dispensing including controlled substances; delivers medications

Minimum Qualifications

• EDUCATION –High School Diploma or Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE –Two (2) years of pharmacy technician experience
  • Previous prior authorization experience preferred.
• EQUIVALENCY –
  • Completion of pharmacy technician program may substitute for one (1) year of the experience requirement. OR
  • Completion of pharmacy technician program plus one (1) year of experience performing medication prior authorizations may substitute for two (2) years of pharmacy technician experience.
• CERTIFICATION(S) –
  • State of Colorado Pharmacy Technician (PHAT) Certification
  • Certificate through a nationally recognized certification board or body approved by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) such as the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcare Association (NHA)

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Hourly Range: $24.48 to $36.72

Benefits Information

Here, you matter. As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children’s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.