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Medication Access Specialist

UCHealth, Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80012

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Base pay range

$22.00/hr - $28.00/hr Description

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Admin 2450 Peoria, US:CO:Aurora

Department: Patient Line Refill Center

FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $22.14 - $28.78 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary: Responsible for providing access to medications for patients by completing Prior Authorization Requests (PAR), Co-pay Assistance Programs, Medication Assistance Programs, benefits investigation, processing refill renewal requests, assisting patients with health insurance enrollment, managing PAR and prescriptions renewal dates.

Responsibilities

Coordinates with third-party insurance, clinical staff, and patients to effectively process prior authorization requests for medications within the prescribed timelines.

Compiles clinical documentation for prior authorizations (e.g., progress notes, labs, diagnosis codes, previously tried therapies, ASO criteria, doctor visits). Compiles clinical information for pharmacist and nurses to utilize as refill renewal requests are processed via protocol.

Directly enrolls eligible patients into manufacturer patient assistance and co-pay programs. Provides information to patients on health care insurance coverage opportunities available through the Health Care Exchanges.

Accurately obtains and records patients\' home medication lists, allergies, immunizations and medical diagnoses.

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician Provisional-State

Pharmacy Technician-State

High School diploma or GED.

PHATP (Pharmacy Technician Provisional) certification from State Board of Pharmacy. PHAT (Pharmacy Technician) certification from State Board of Pharmacy within 18 months of hire. Certification as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).

2 years of Pharmacy Technician experience or 1 year of experience performing prior authorizations or refill renewals.

Benefits and compensation information

UCHealth offers a comprehensive total rewards package (benefit eligibility is based on FTE status): Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents

403(b) with employer matching contributions

Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence

Employer-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up options

Employer-paid short term and long-term disability with buy-up options

Wellness benefits and voluntary benefits such as FSA/HSA, identity protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs

Educational benefits including tuition assistance and eligible reimbursement programs

Loan Repayment

UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

Who We Are (uchealth.org)

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified. UCHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

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