Pharmacy Technician - Authorization Patient Care Coordinator - Specialty Infusion - Days
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Description
Compensation:
Pay Range: $18.00 - $19.20 / 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.
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 moderate supervision, 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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure timely and accurate medication approvals for oncology infusion patients, including performing benefits investigation and collaboration with the clinic pharmacists to obtain prior authorizations
- Assist patients with the enrollment and utilization of financial assistance programs
- Process prescription orders and third-party payer claims
- Coordinate medication deliveries and assist with other patient-related tasks
- Perform longitudinal patient follow-up along with all necessary documentation for accreditations
- Perform and document medication reconciliation
- Provide excellent customer service
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED and one (1) year of related experience required.
Preferred Qualities:
- 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.
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) License Preferred.
- Ideal candidate possess excellent communication skills, time management abilities, customer service excellence, attention to detail, and strong critical thinking skills. Experience in retail or infusion pharmacy and direct patient interaction is preferred but not required.