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Job Description
The pharmacy technician specialist is responsible for gathering information from medical records and other sources as required to process prior authorizations, patient assistance requests, and other ancillary task related to the operation of a Specialty Pharmacy program. Makes analysis of what further information needs to be collected to complete patient history. Makes recommendations to pharmacist based on protocols and data gathered. Communicates authorization requests to requesting parties. Assists with processing of prior authorization and patient assistance program requests. Maintains database of activities to document workload and impact on patient outcomes
Apply By Date
10/28/2023 at 11:59pm *REPOSTED
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants are encouraged to upload license and certification if required of the position.
- California Licensed Board of Pharmacy Technician
- Knowledge of current California Pharmacy Law
- Recent knowledge of Pharmacy Dispensing Software and Third-Party Billing
- Recent work experience as a Pharmacy Technician
- Recent Experience submitting Prior-Authorizations or significant involvement in the Prior-Authorization process for medication coverage.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in Health System Outpatient Pharmacy
- Prior experience working in a Specialty Pharmacy
- Prior experience working for a Pharmacy Benefit Management Company
- Prior Authorization and/or Patient Assistance Program experience
- Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)
- Epic, EMR
- Experience ensuring compliance of specialty pharmacy accrediting bodies (i.e.URAC, TJC
- Experience in MS Office suite: Word, Excel, Power Point and Access
Department Description
The Pharmacy Department provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient pharmaceutical services (prescriptions, unit dose, IV admixtures, clinical infusion pumps and teaching) throughout the Medical Center complex 24 hours per day. The Department is comprised of three inpatient and six outpatient pharmacies, a sterile production lab and the full complement of pharmacy purchasing, stores and distribution.
Position Information
- Salary or Pay Range: $33.00 to $41.09
- Salary Frequency: Hourly
- Salary Grade: 289
- Payroll Title: PHARMACY TCHN 3
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type: Career
- Percentage of Time: 100%
- Shift Hours: 8 Hour
- Location: Jackson Business Park VI
- Union Representation: Yes, EX
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- Hybrid/Remote/On-Site: Hybrid
- THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY
Benefits
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- High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family’s needs.
- UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family.
- Extensive Maternity and Paternity Leave Benefits.
- 14 paid Holidays annually.
- Paid time off – Start by accruing 15 days annually.
- Continuing Education (CE) annual allowance of 40 hours
- Annual Tuition Remission and Discounts for eligible positions
- Paid time off for Professional Development Training
- Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Wellness and on-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services.
- Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, disability, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage.
- Retirement benefit options including 401k + employer match or Pension, 403B, 457B and Deferred Compensation options for eligible roles.
- UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance as well as (ERGs) to support our staff.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Sitting – Frequently, Standing – Frequently.
Special Requirements
- This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.
- As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California , as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
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