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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Inc Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Prior Authorization - Gene and Cell Therapies in Columbus, Ohio
Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Prior Authorization - Gene and Cell Therapies Requisition ID 2024-53761 Category Allied Health Overview Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Prior Authorization - Gene and Cell Therapies The Pharmacy Technician Specialist provides medication distributive functions and prescription coordination for their assigned clinic. Works to ensure timely and accurate medication access. The position supports the ambulatory pharmacies by providing assistance to the pharmacists and other clinical staff. Schedule: (Full-Time, Benefits Eligible) Monday to Friday - 7 am to 5 pm Location: Central Campus 700 Children's Dr Columbus, Ohio 43205 Why Nationwide Children's Hospital? The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We're 16,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's More Than a Job. It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud. Responsibilities Accepts prescription, 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: monitor, follow-up with and record 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 coordinate and/or investigate financial options for those without insurance. Manages pharmacy stock, including ordering and organizing and notifies pharmacist or inventory coordinators of any problems or concerns. Qualifications KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Licensure: Board of Pharmacy technician license (Registered or Certified). Certifications: Completion of a pharmacy technician program, two years of experience as a pharmacy technician (preferably in a setting appropriate for the position, e.g. outpatient, hospital, etc), experienced NCH Outpatient Pharmacy Technician in good standing, or a bachelor's degree. Certification as a pharmacy technician or documented passing score on certification exam prior to start date. Skills: Demonstrated skills in algebra b