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Closing Date:

01/14/2025

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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.

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Department:

ICE | PTSL Specialty Pharmacy OP AS C

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Pharmacy Technician IV will work under the supervision of the pharmacist to provide excellent customer service to patients receiving specialty medications. This technician will be responsible for the management for the dispensing functions for specialty medications and monthly outreach calls to assess the need for refills on medications and check on the overall wellbeing of the assigned patients. The Pharmacy Technician IV will also be responsible for managing prior authorizations and financial assistance for assigned specialty patients as well as serve as a role model and assist in the training of staff. All clinical issues will be referred to the pharmacist.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS/GED plus 4 yrs Pharmacy Tech Experience or Bachelors Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences;

• ASHP/ACPE accredited technician training or certificate program.

• Eligible for licensure or licensed pharmacy technician by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy

• PTCB National Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree

• Two (2) or more 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.

• Audits 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 scope of practice.

• 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 adjudications issues and can teach the adjudication process.

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

• Ensures prescription processing in a timely manner 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.

• 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.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeProof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

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.

Constant Physical Activity:

Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Sitting, Standing, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Reaching

Benefits Eligible:

Yes