Specialty Pharmacy Technician - Patient Care & Coordination

JobRx, Inc.; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Conway Medical Center in Conway, SC, is seeking a Specialty Pharmacy Technician to join the team and support the specialty pharmacy and outpatient clinics in delivering specialized prescriptive care with accuracy and professionalism.

The candidate will interact with patients, clinicians, and pharmacy staff, handling referrals, third-party billing, prior authorizations, and reimbursement programs while maintaining URAC/ACHC standards and ensuring timely medication delivery.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited certified pharmacy technician training program.
• One year of previous pharmacy technician experience required.
• State Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) registration required.
• Completed and passed the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam required.
• Completed 1000 hours practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively and collaboratively with patients, other pharmacy staff, outpatient healthcare workers, and third party payors.
• Exemplify excellence in customer and client communication and service standards.
• Demonstrates proficiency with computer software and equipment including prescription processing applications, data entry, EMR documentation, third party billing applications, and email.
• Accurately input new referrals and update pertinent patient information in designated computer systems as appropriate.
• Contact patients to discuss scope of service for CMC Specialty Pharmacy and collect information to establish and maintain pharmacy profiles completely and accurately.
• Obtain and properly bill third party payors and complete any prior authorizations required prior to dispensing medication.
• Address insurance issues that require alternate funding and work as a liaison between clinical staff and patient assistance personnel to register patient with manufacturer reimbursement programs if needed.
• Discuss financial obligations with patients and assist in copay collection.
• Gather medications and supplies, labels, and have shipments verified for correctness by the specialty pharmacist.
• Arrange accurate shipping and delivery of medication.
• Reviews and schedules future refills to ensure patient compliance.
• Complete tasks in compliance with URAC/ACHC accreditation standards and policies for CMC Specialty Pharmacy.
• Actively participates in quality improvement measures.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified pharmacy technician training program

Job description

Conway Medical Center in Conway, SC, is seeking a Specialty Pharmacy Technician to join the team and support the specialty pharmacy and outpatient clinics in delivering specialized prescriptive care with accuracy and professionalism.

The candidate will interact with patients, clinicians, and pharmacy staff, handling referrals, third-party billing, prior authorizations, and reimbursement programs while maintaining URAC/ACHC standards and ensuring timely medication delivery.