SMG Pharmacy Navigator

Proprium, LLC; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

401(k) match

Job summary

Sentara Health in Chesapeake, VA is hiring a Pharmacy Navigator to guide specialty pharmacy patients through their medication journey, coordinating refills and deliveries, monitoring adherence, and helping resolve insurance or financial challenges with the care team.

You will educate patients about the benefits of our specialty pharmacy, support outpatient retail and specialty prescriptions, track medications, and maintain accurate documentation across required systems.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician license valid in state(s) of practice.
• Minimum 2 years of pharmacy tech experience.

Responsibilities

• Guide specialty patients through the medication journey and address concerns.
• Coordinate refills and deliveries with pharmacists and clinic staff.
• Monitor adherence and assist with insurance or financial challenges.
• Educate patients on benefits of the specialty pharmacy and its impact on care.
• Maintain accurate documentation across required systems.

Skills

Pharmacy tech

Patient support

Job description

City/StateChesapeake, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:OverviewThe Pharmacy Navigator guides specialty pharmacy patients through every step of their medication journey. They coordinate refills and deliveries, monitor adherence, and help resolve insurance or financial challenges. Working closely with pharmacists, prescribers, and clinic staff, they address patient concerns quickly and efficiently. By coordinating across the care team, they ensure patients receive seamless, personalized support throughout their treatment.Deliver exceptional, personalized care to specialty pharmacy patients, providing a full suite of medication management services.Collaborate seamlessly with clinic and ambulatory care teams, supporting patients both in-person and over the phone.Educate prospective and current patients on the benefits of the preferred specialty pharmacy and its impact on care outcomes.Support outpatient retail and specialty prescription needs, including managing refills and ensuring medication adherence.Monitor patients’ medication regimens through outbound check-ins and coordinate timely refills.Identify medications requiring special handling or storage, such as hazardous or refrigerated drugs.Respond to, resolve, and triage inbound patient and provider inquiries.Address insurance-related issues, including prior authorizations (PAs), and assist patients with financial assistance programs.Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation in all required systems and tracking mechanisms.Manage and organize patient and operational data using relevant database applications.Apply insights from patient interactions and operational observations to improve workflow, productivity, and quality of service.Perform other duties as assigned.License/CertificationPharmacy Technician license valid in state(s) of practice required.Experience2 years of pharmacy tech experience required.We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $23.50 - $36.36 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career• Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave• Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000•Pet Insurance•Legal Resources Plan•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.