Specialty Pharmacy Technician

We don’t train our people to be nice… We simply hire nice people

We are looking for the brightest and the best to join our team!

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children?

Are you under challenged in your current position? Are you looking for a career in a high-energy, complex clinical environment?

Two major benefits offered by Cure 4 The Kids Foundation

• One of the most competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit packages in the field of healthcare
• A state-of-the-art clinical and administrative environment located at 215 and Town Center, Summerlin on the Roseman University Campus
  
  

Cure 4 The Kids Foundation was voted #10 on the list of the Best Non-Profits to Work For in the U.S.

If you instinctively say yes to the following questions, this may be your next career opportunity:

• Are you a Pharmacy Technician who absolutely thrives on getting things done with a high level of accuracy while being part of a collaborative and accountable team?
• Can you be relied upon to be receptive and open to learning new processes and procedures to ensure continuous quality improvement?
• Are you willing to be proactive in collaborating with our physicians and clinical team?
  
  

What It Takes To Be Part Of Our Team

Are you an exceptional Pharmacy Technician who absolutely thrives on being part of an accountable and collaborative team serving the needs of children and their families? Do you bring the highest standards of integrity and professionalism to your team? Do you thrive in an environment where you are valued and appreciated for who you are, how hard you work and for that something special you bring to the teams you choose to work with? Are you looking for an organization that offers competitive compensation and one of the broadest and most comprehensive benefit packages available in the field of healthcare?

If you said yes to all of these questions and feel you can add to our culture, please keep reading…

This is a role that requires a multi-disciplinary team approach to solving problems and patient challenges. "That's not my job" or "someone else can do it" is not in our team vocabulary because we are here to be of support to each other. The primary goal is to bring the best patient care and experience for our area's children.

SUMMARY: Under the supervision and direction of a pharmacist, the Patient Pharmacy Technician will conduct a wide range of delegated technical support functions including clinical, office, and clerical support. Assigned responsibilities may include any functions necessary to support the provision of pharmacy products and services to patients and other staff and departments. This is a non-exempt position.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists the pharmacist in the preparation, control, and dispensing of medications by receiving, stocking, recording, compounding, filling, labeling, and transporting medications.
• Assists in the retrieval, retention, and processing of information, reports, and clerical functions within the Patient Pharmacy.
• Participates in procedural aspects of pharmacy practice under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Demonstrates pharmacy technical responsibilities assigned and seeks appropriate training and feedback on routine responsibilities.
• Communicates effectively with patients/caregivers, providers, and third-party payors. Contact the appropriate parties to resolve patient pharmacy issues.
• Understands and is compliant with all state and federal laws and regulations in addition to organizational policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate efficiency in inventory management to support the financial responsibilities of the department and organization.
• Provides delivery of medications, information, and services in a professional, timely manner.
• Assists patients with prescription copay assistance programs enrollment. Attains appropriate supervision and accuracy checks by the pharmacist(s) and clearly understands when a pharmacist is required to verify tasks and activities.
• Obtain prior authorizations for physician prescription orders:
• Review accuracy and completeness of the information requested and ensure that all supporting documents are present for authorizations.
• Review authorization denials and submit appeals with supporting documentation from medical providers to seek approvals from insurance companies.
• Collaborate with other departments, as needed, to obtain authorization.
  
  

K. Other Duties Include

• Handle patient questions regarding prescriptions, including but not limited to, refills, transfers, and clarification.
• Handle prescription clarification requests from pharmacies/insurance/PBMs.
• Actively engages in department and organizational goals, activities, and projects.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and constantly seeks a team approach to developing and achieving best practices and processes.
• Provides detail-oriented, consistent, and flexible care.
• Maintain the strictest confidentiality of all provider information.
• Monitor department voicemail, email, and Teams messages.
• Demonstrate essential skills to organize and prioritize work in managing multiple priorities.
• Other administrative or authorization duties, as directed.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Computer skills to include Word, Excel, Power Point and ability to learn and utilize all proprietary software programs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral with varying levels of colleagues and/or management.
• Ability to manage open projects to completion with successful follow up.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Capability to work independently within guidelines and company policies.
• Aptitude to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients and customers.
• Strong understanding of CPT and ICD-10 coding and medical terminology.
• Experience and knowledge with the insurance authorization process, managed care and other insurance plan benefits and coverage.
• Maintain strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
  
  

Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without the Aid of Mechanical Devices):

Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, grasping, pushing, pulling, fine hand coordination; ability to read and write; ability to understand and follow written and oral instruction and directions; ability to communicate with physicians, APN’s, families, personnel, and consultants; and must have the ability to remain calm under emergency situations and when handling multiple tasks.

Must be able to handle several face-to-face and telephone contacts daily. Must be able to provide quality customer service against regular background noise and conversation and to hear and speak clearly over the telephone.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• Active Nevada State Board of Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Technician license.
• High school education or GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in health-related field preferred.
• At least two (2) years of administrative experience and experience in tertiary patient care setting involving interaction with a variety of medical services, contact with patients and families, and interaction with physicians.
  
  

LANGUAGE SKILLS : Spanish speaking preferred, but not required.

CURE 4 THE KIDS FOUNDATION PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY.

Shift Schedule: Full and part-time opportunities available.

Full-time: Monday-Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM

Part-time: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM