Specialty Pharmacy Navigator, Per Diem (Pharmacy Tech)

Cape Cod Healthcare; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 29,150 - 36,451; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Massachusetts is seeking a Specialty Pharmacy Navigator. This role involves managing pharmacy claims and ensuring coordinated patient care. Ideal candidates will have a Pharmacy Tech License, strong communication skills, and the ability to build effective relationships. This position requires proficiency in medication management and customer service. The role offers flexible per diem hours with no weekends or holidays.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of healthcare experience.
• Strong ability to develop effective working relationships.
• Proficient in computer skills and Microsoft programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage specialty pharmacy claims and coordinate care.
• Interact effectively with patients and healthcare teams.
• Handle medication orders and billing for patients.

Skills

Customer service

Effective communication

Pharmacy technical skills

Relationship building

Education

Current Massachusetts Pharmacy Tech License

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Purpose of Position

Under the general supervision of the Sr. Manager of Retail & Specialty Pharmacy/Director of Retail Pharmacy, the Specialty Pharmacy Navigator will assume primary responsibility for the ongoing relationship between the provider and specialty pharmacy services. The Specialty Pharmacy Navigator will direct specialty pharmacy claims in an efficient manner to provide the highest level of coordinated care to our patients.

Description

• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with the healthcare team and patient. Exemplifies excellent customer service during interactions with patients, employees, providers and others to build the Specialty Pharmacy program.
• Holds the primary responsibility of navigating specialty pharmacy prescriptions from the introduction to the patient to the delivery of the specialty medication.
• Integrate with patients, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other health care professionals to ensure that assigned Specialty Pharmacy patient receives the medications he/she needs at the appropriate time.
• Interface and problem solve, if needed, with the referring provider and/or clinic staff; monitors satisfaction of patients.
• Represent on-site/off-site Specialty Pharmacy seamlessly, answer patient and provider staff questions about the service, insurance issues, deliveries, and any other related subject. Initiate call to pharmacist for intervention when appropriate.
• Expedites the prescription filling process (entering patient demographics, allergies, insurance information); obtain benefit information, verify patient insurance eligibility and level of coverage; understand Medicare/Medicaid regulations and billing guidelines as they pertain to Specialty Pharmacy patient benefits; understand billing primary, secondary and tertiary insurance claims.
• Process medication orders confirming that they are billed to all third parties correctly. Initiate and assist with the Prior Authorization and Patient Prescription Financial Assistance processes within the assigned therapy classes; resolve billing issues and obtain Prior Authorizations for medications when needed.
• Work with Patient Financial Advocates regarding ongoing coverage levels/issues; provide education and training as necessary or instructed.
• Establishes relationships with other specialty pharmacies to provide care out of network when appropriate.
• Assist in marketing efforts to enhance business and increase revenue and patient retention by understanding Specialty Pharmacy business, trends, marketing materials and business expectations.
• Assist Pharmacy Manager with tasks to improve processes to facilitate communications and service between patient, clinic and Specialty Pharmacy teams to ensure accurate and timely delivery of all medications.
• Maintain patient education materials, collect data, run statistics and monitor productivity.
• Retrieval of prescriptions from patients; data and prescription entry; prescription filling and packaging, general phone/customer service involving refills and resolving insurance issues; working the cash register
• Works collaboratively with members of the healthcare multi-disciplinary team and communicates effectively with departmental staff and patient.
• Performs other work related duties as reasonably requested/directed.

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts Pharmacy Tech License
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certification or equivalent within 1 year of hire
• Minimum one year of related healthcare experience
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with medical team
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, in writing or by phone
• Familiarity with Specialty Pharmacy resources preferred
• Familiarity and ability to work with diversity of cultural/socio-economic background
• Proficiency with computers and most commonly used Microsoft programs

Schedule Details

Per Diem Hours, Monday-Friday, 8a-4p, 8:30a-4:30p, 9a-5p, No Weekends & No Holidays

Organization

Cape Cod Healthcare, Inc.

Primary Location

Massachusetts-Hyannis

Department

HCI-Pharmacy Retail CCH

Annual/Hourly

Hourly

Hiring Pay Range

21.16 - 26.46