Nationwide Children's Hospital
Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Prior Authorization - Gene and Cell Therapies
Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Prior Authorization - Gene and Cell Therapies
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Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Prior Authorization - Gene and Cell Therapies
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Nationwide Children's Hospital
Overview Schedule: Monday to Friday - 7 am to 5 pm
Job Description Summary Provides medication distributive functions and prescription coordination for the assigned clinic. Works to ensure timely and accurate medication access. Supports the ambulatory pharmacies by providing assistance to the pharmacists and other clinical staff.
Essential Functions
Accepts prescriptions, establishes billing/patient charges, documents patient’s allergies correctly, interprets and enters information regarding the outpatient prescription into the computer system.
Collaborates with other members of the pharmacy team to assure continuity of care and consistency of practices.
Prepares shipments appropriately to ensure drug stability during transit.
Acts as a prior authorization subject matter expert: monitors, follows up with and records all insurance prior authorizations and re-authorizations required by payers to help ensure compliance and continuity of treatment. Helps support the appeal process to overturn insurance denials and/or benefit exclusions when needed.
Works on patient’s behalf to identify and assess reimbursement coverage options for those with insurance and coordinates and/or investigates financial options for those without insurance.
Manages pharmacy stock, including ordering and organizing and notifies pharmacist or inventory coordinators of any problems or concerns.
Education Requirement
High school diploma or equivalent, required.
Completion of a pharmacy technician program, Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experience, required.
Licensure Requirement Board of Pharmacy technician license (Registered or Certified), required.
Certifications Certification as a pharmacy technician or documented passing score on certification exam prior to start date, required.
Skills Demonstrated skills in algebra by passing score on math competency administered on site.
Experience Two years of experience as a pharmacy technician, preferred.
Physical Requirements OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Squat/kneel FREQUENTLY: Decision Making, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Problem solving, Sitting, Standing CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Chemicals/Medications, Color vision, Computer skills, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Walking
EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
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Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Prior Authorization - Gene and Cell Therapies
role at
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Overview Schedule: Monday to Friday - 7 am to 5 pm
Job Description Summary Provides medication distributive functions and prescription coordination for the assigned clinic. Works to ensure timely and accurate medication access. Supports the ambulatory pharmacies by providing assistance to the pharmacists and other clinical staff.
Essential Functions
Accepts prescriptions, establishes billing/patient charges, documents patient’s allergies correctly, interprets and enters information regarding the outpatient prescription into the computer system.
Collaborates with other members of the pharmacy team to assure continuity of care and consistency of practices.
Prepares shipments appropriately to ensure drug stability during transit.
Acts as a prior authorization subject matter expert: monitors, follows up with and records all insurance prior authorizations and re-authorizations required by payers to help ensure compliance and continuity of treatment. Helps support the appeal process to overturn insurance denials and/or benefit exclusions when needed.
Works on patient’s behalf to identify and assess reimbursement coverage options for those with insurance and coordinates and/or investigates financial options for those without insurance.
Manages pharmacy stock, including ordering and organizing and notifies pharmacist or inventory coordinators of any problems or concerns.
Education Requirement
High school diploma or equivalent, required.
Completion of a pharmacy technician program, Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experience, required.
Licensure Requirement Board of Pharmacy technician license (Registered or Certified), required.
Certifications Certification as a pharmacy technician or documented passing score on certification exam prior to start date, required.
Skills Demonstrated skills in algebra by passing score on math competency administered on site.
Experience Two years of experience as a pharmacy technician, preferred.
Physical Requirements OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Squat/kneel FREQUENTLY: Decision Making, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Problem solving, Sitting, Standing CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Chemicals/Medications, Color vision, Computer skills, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Walking
EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
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