Pharmacy Technician – Medication Access (PRN)

Children’s Colorado; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 32,428 - 48,643; Part time

Job summary

Children’s Colorado is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for Medication Access in a PRN capacity to coordinate access to medications for patients and families. This role supports hospital pharmacy operations under a licensed pharmacist and established procedures.

Responsibilities include processing prior authorizations, preparing documentation, assisting with refill renewals, and enrolling patients in assistance programs. Candidates should have a Colorado tech certification and 2 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Education – High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Experience – Two (2) years of pharmacy technician experience.
• Certification(s) – State of Colorado Pharmacy Technician (PHAT) Certification and NABP/PTCB/NHA.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with third-party insurance, clinical staff, and patients/caretakers to process prior authorization requests within timelines.
• Prepares clinical documentation for prior authorizations (progress notes, labs, diagnoses, etc.).
• 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 medical diagnoses.
• Assists in quality improvement initiatives and departmental/hospital committees.
• Performs general duties of a pharmacy technician including unit-dose meds, restocking, and handling controlled substances.

Skills

Prior authorization experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Children’s Colorado is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for Medication Access in a PRN capacity to coordinate access to medications for patients and families. This role supports hospital pharmacy operations under a licensed pharmacist and established procedures.

Responsibilities include processing prior authorizations, preparing documentation, assisting with refill renewals, and enrolling patients in assistance programs. Candidates should have a Colorado tech certification and 2 years of experience.