Specialty Pharmacy Technician

Nebraska Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Clarkson College discount

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Specialty Pharmacy Technician to join our Specialty Pharmacy Program. The primary site is HUB Pharmacy, rotating to the Durham Outpatient Center location; full-time, 80 hours per pay period.

You will assist specialty pharmacists, manage adherence, and help with claims, documentation, and regulatory accreditation to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Licensed Nebraska pharmacy intern or registered as a pharmacy technician.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification within twelve months of licensed date required.
• Excellent communication, attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• One year of specialty pharmacy experience preferred.
• Experience with third party claims adjudication and reconciliation preferred.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook or comparable software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist specialty pharmacists in the management of patients receiving specialty medications.
• Provide adherence management and work with the care team to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Assist with claims processing, preparation and dispensing of specialty medications.
• Support documentation to maintain URAC/ACHC accreditation and access to limited distribution drugs.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High school education or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician Certification within 12 months

Licensed Nebraska pharmacy intern or registered as a pharmacy technician

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families. Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Specialty Pharmacy Technician Position Highlights: Nebraska Medicine is now taking applications for a talented individual to join us as a Specialty Pharmacy Technician in our Specialty Pharmacy Program. The Specialty Pharmacy Program operates out of two locations; the Durham Outpatient Center pharmacy and HUB pharmacy. The primary work location for this position will be at Hub Pharmacy located off 114th and Dodge, but will rotate to the Durham Outpatient Center pharmacy, located on Main Campus. Our Specialty Pharmacy Program is designed to streamline patient care for a group of complex medication therapies that require very specific monitoring and follow up. The Nebraska Medicine specialty pharmacy program is a partnership with Nebraska Medicine Specialty Providers and the outpatient specialty pharmacy team. The collaborative effort is designed to eliminate barriers to specialty medication access and provide optimal pharmacy services focused on quality and safety. The Specialty Pharmacy at Nebraska Medicine was the first URAC accredited specialty pharmacy in the state of Nebraska and one of the first academic medical centers nationally. (Also known as: Specialty Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Technician) Candidates with at least one year of experience and already certified will be given priority consideration.

Shift: Full time and Benefit Eligible position -- 1.0 FTE (80 hours in a pay period) First Shift: Monday – Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM No call; No weekends This position will rotate between the Durham Outpatient Center and HUB pharmacy locations

If you have questions about the Specialty Pharmacy Technician role you can contact the recruiter, Rohit Shinde, at [e-mail]

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration. Leading Health Network: Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care. Dignity and Respect: We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve. Educational Support: Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Duties:

Specialty Pharmacy Technician Assist specialty pharmacists in the management of patients receiving specialty medications. Provide adherence management to specialty patients and work as part of the care team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Assist the specialty pharmacist with claims processing, preparation and dispensing of specialty medications. Assist with necessary documentation and reporting requirements to maintain URAC/ACHC Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation and access to a network of limited distribution drugs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to attend and successfully complete 160 hours of on the job training required. High school education or equivalent required. Ability to complete moderate to difficult mathematical calculations using a hand held calculator required. Exceptional communication skills, strong attention to detail and effective problem solving skills required. Licensed Nebraska pharmacy intern or registered as a pharmacy technician with the State of Nebraska Board of Pharmacy required. Pharmacy Technician Certification within twelve months of licensed date required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Pharmacy Technician experience with exposure to Specialty Pharmacy preferred. Work experience which demonstrates analytical ability, judgment, and interpersonal skills in pharmacy or healthcare preferred. Proficiency and experience with third party claims adjudication and claims rejection reconciliation preferred. Proficiency and experience with non-sterile, sterile, and hazardous drug compounding preferred. Pharmacy technician experience at Nebraska Medicine preferred. Associates degree in business, healthcare or related field preferred. Experience and proficiency with computer software applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) or comparable program preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status. Nebraska Medicine includes two hospitals, the state's largest and highest rated Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center, along with more than 70 primary care and specialty clinics. Nebraska Medicine and our research and education partner, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), share the same mission: to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding our promise of “Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care” to our patients and their families. Working with Nebraska Medicine means committing to meaningful, impactful work that will elevate the success of your fellow colleagues and will help our patients and their families feel comfortable, confident and cared for.

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