Medication Access Specialist-Pharmacy Technician
US-ID-Boise
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Req #: 107452
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: Overview At St. Luke's, we pride ourselves on fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes collaboration, and prioritizes employee well-being. Our commitment to excellence in patient care extends to creating an environment where our team can thrive both personally and professionally. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive community of colleagues, St. Luke's is truly a great place to work. St. Luke's Health System in Boise is seeking a Medication Access Specialist to support pharmacy benefit medications within the Medication Assistance Pharmacy team. This role, based in the Pharmacy Administration Department and reporting to the Pharmacy Business Manager, offers a hybrid work option after training. The specialist will assist patients with complex assistance programs, working closely with an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include coordinating referrals, conducting insurance and financial reviews, managing medication coordination and addressing medication-related issues with third-party payers and SLHS personnel. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to establish collaborative relationships are essential. This position is responsible for assisting patients in identifying and navigating complex assistance programs (manufacturer, foundations, grants, and internal programs) for medications processed through the pharmacy benefit. Are you passionate about patient care and looking to advance your career in a dynamic setting? We are thrilled to offer exciting opportunities for highly skilled Pharmacy Technicians to take the next step in their careers at St. Luke's. In this specialized role, you'll apply your expertise in innovative ways while contributing to impactful patient care. ***Boost Your Career with National Certification Assistance*** ****Medication Access Pharmacy Technicians work Monday through Friday day shift hours. ***** Full-time Boise, Idaho Qualifications * High school diploma or equivalent * Valid Idaho Pharmacy Technician Registration * Three (3) + years' experience * Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Why St. Luke's At St. Luke's, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission - and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Virgin Pulse Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals. Responsibilities: The Pharmacy Technician 4 is responsible for assisting the pharmacist in the delivery of pharmacy services to patients and customers. Activities of the technician are under the supervision of the pharmacist. In addition, this position also serves as a role model and mentor, promoting activities which contribute to a positive work and professional * Compound, prepare, and process medications/medication orders for verification by the pharmacist. * Refill automated dispensing devices, dispensing technology in the medical center * Order, receive, store incoming medications and supplies * Utilize computer information systems to support pharmacy processes * Complete required cleaning, monitoring, logs, recalls and outdates to established standards * Opportunities to train others to reinforce their own training and skills with or without supervision, based on experience with function. May serve as a mentor or role model. May supervise the training of others, based on experience with function. * Understands different functions as technician and experience allows them to perform complex functions. * Technician experience enables them to own processes improvement activities. * Provides quality customer service and experience allows them to identify gaps in customer service, provide solutions to close customer service gaps and will close gaps in customer service. * Experience allows opportunity to suggests changes and/or supports development and changes in policies and procedures. * May participate in staff development of other technicians, including mentoring, coaching and performance evaluations. * Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications: * Education: High school diploma or equivalent * Experience: 3 years' experience * Licenses/Certifications: * Valid Pharmacy Technician Registration in state of practice * Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
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