Pharmacy Technician IV - Specialty Pharmacy

Closing Date:

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED Plus 4 years relevant pharmacy technician experience OR Undergraduate degree and relevant pharmacy technician experience

• Licensed pharmacy technician by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy

• 1 year to obtain ASHP/ACPE Accredited Technician Training or certificate program (such as Advanced Certified)

Preferred Qualifications:

• PTCB National Certification

• Master's Degree

• 2+ years of UAMS Pharmacy experience

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Monitors prior authorizations for timely submission and processing as outlined in the policies and procedures.

• Ability to identify pertinent literature for appeals and help/teach others this process.

• Possesses a good understanding of all disease states. Ensures outstanding prior authorizations are monitored daily.

• Audit documentation for presence and accuracy.

• Monitors outstanding financial assistance to streamline timely patient access.

• Promotes continuous patient communication throughout the patient journey.

• Refers all clinical issues to the pharmacist, always working within the pharmacy technician's scope of practice.

• Participates in the training of staff.

• Works in any disease state as needed.

• Monitors the ACD and addresses gaps.

• Uses appropriate walk-away codes.

• Reports all gaps to the Assistant Director of Pharmacy.

• Possesses advanced knowledge of the adjudication process and mitigates billing problems as they arise.

• Assists others with adjudication issues and can teach the adjudication process.

• Audits each specialty prescription for accuracy to ensure proper billing.

• Ensures prescription processing is promptly done with a focus on patient safety and clean claims.

• Assists others once work is completed every day.

• Ensures that prescriptions are accurately filled and all necessary information is in the work basket, including payment.

• Works to enhance the workflow. Is responsible for improving documentation to enhance patient safety and outcomes.

• Models professional communication with patients, providers, payers, and PBMs.

• Works in any disease state as needed.

• Reports all gaps to the Assistant Director of Pharmacy.

• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:
Medium Work | Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Requirements: close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes.

Constant Physical Demands:

Hearing

Repetitive Movements

Standing

Talking

Walking

Frequent Physical Demands:

Sitting

Stooping

Occasional Physical Demands:

Lifting

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.