Pharmacy Technician - Patient Accounts Representative Lead - Pharmacy - Days (053)

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Alabama; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the University of Alabama at Birmingham as a Pharmacy Technician - Patient Accounts Representative Lead. In this role, you will oversee pharmacy operations, lead staff, and ensure excellent patient care. You will collaborate with healthcare professionals and manage patient accounts efficiently. This opportunity offers competitive pay and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

100% tuition assistance

wellness initiatives

generous paid time off

paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience required.
• Currently registered or eligible as a pharmacy technician.
• One year of Patient Account Representative Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead employees in assigned work area and assign daily tasks.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, clinic pharmacists, and retail pharmacy.
• Perform longitudinal patient follow-up and necessary documentation.

Skills

Patient account reconciliation

Collaboration with pharmacists

Benefits investigation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Job description

Job Description - Pharmacy Technician - Patient Accounts Representative Lead - Pharmacy - Days (053) (T227408)

Pharmacy Technician - Patient Accounts Representative Lead - Pharmacy - Days (053) - ( T227408 )

Description

Compensation : Pay Range: $16.00 - $26.00 / hour - Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks , UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally. Job Highlights :
In this role, you will work in collaboration with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, the retail pharmacy team, and clinic staff to provide excellent patient care for our specialty pharmacy patients.

Work with the Best at UAB Medicine : UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham ,Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research. - U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama - America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer, Forbes, 2021 - Level I Trauma Center - NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Comprehensive Transplant Institute, Comprehensive Stroke Center Our success in patient care, innovation, and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture. Whether you are looking to start your career, fast-track your development, or diversify your skills, UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match.

Job Description:

Under minimal supervision, lead employees in assigned work area. To assign daily tasks and project work. To balance workload across daily staff, adjusting for attendance and workload. To monitor progress throughout shift and adjusts workload as needed. To lead special projects. To perform duties related to the processing of patient and third-party payor payments. To prepare and submit vendor payments and patient refund requisitions. To work closely with Patient Financial Services to reconcile patient and third-party payor account issues.

Lead PAR Responsibilities Include:

- Assisting with training of new hires in PCC workflow

- Providing support and assistance to Multi-Clinic PCCs

- Performing daily PCC activities including:

- Serving as a Liaison between the patient, the clinic pharmacist, and the retail pharmacy

- Performing benefits investigation

- Collaboration with our clinic pharmacists to obtain prior authorizations

- Assisting patients with the enrollment and utilization of financial assistance programs

- Processing prescription orders and Third-Party Payer claims

- Performing longitudinal patient follow-up along with all necessary documentation for Accreditations

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent and two (2) year of related experience required. Currently registered or eligible to be registered as a pharmacy technician or pharmacy intern/extern by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy (ALBOP) required. Active registration will be required prior to date of hire. Currently certified as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or other nationally recognized and accredited certification program requiring examination.

One (1) year of Patient Account Representative Experience preferred.