Pharmacy Technician 3 (PHARMACY TCHN 3)

Full Time
Sacramento, CA
Posted
Job description
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.

Job Summary

Final Filing Date
4/17/2023


Salary Range
$33.00-$41.09


Salary Frequency
Hourly


Appointment Type
Career


Number of Positions
1


Percentage of Time
100%


Shift Hour
8-hour variable shifts


Location
Jackson Business Park VI


City
Sacramento

Union Representation
Yes


Benefits Eligible
Yes

We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.

THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY
Responsibilities
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.
Required Qualifications
Applicants are encouraged to upload license and certification if required of the position.
  • Current California Pharmacy Technician License
  • Recent work experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
  • Recent experience submitting Prior Authorizations or significant involvement in the Prior Authorization process for medication coverage.
  • Experience in chart review and working with health insurance companies.
  • Knowledge of current California Pharmacy Law
  • Recent knowledge of Pharmacy Dispensing Software and Third-Party Billing

Preferred Qualifications
  • Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)
  • 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
  • Epic EMR, Willow Ambulatory, specialty pharmacy case management systems and other clinical software experience
  • Experience ensuring compliance of specialty pharmacy accrediting bodies (i.e. URAC, TJC, ACHC, etc.)
  • Experience in MS Office suite: Word, Excel, Power Point and Access

Special Requirements
  • Registration and licensing as technician with California Board of Pharmacy.
  • Works under the direct supervision and control of a pharmacist while performing duties of a pharmacy technician.
  • Must be able to work occasional overtime.
  • Variable shifts dependent on department need.
  • Must dress in a professional manner as outlined by the departmental dress code and have good personal hygiene.
  • Must be able to use all hospital elevators and stairs.
This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.
The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.
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