Per Diem / PRN Pharmacy Technician
Valley Medical Center
Renton, WA

High school diploma or GED.

Credentialed as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Washington and in good standing, or eligible for such credential.

National certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), or equivalent preferred. Certification required for Tech II classification.

Ability to communicate effectively with pharmacists and other patient care providers.

Ability to transcribe information accurately.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information.

Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a dynamic work environment

Ability to work with Microsoft Office programs, Epic, Willow Ambulatory and other pharmacy systems. Requires frequent use of data entry keying into the computer.

Responsible for the provision of technical support of specialty drug distribution services at Valley Medical Center.

Completes assigned competency assessments.

Responsible for maintaining basic knowledge of current medications.

Responsible for facilitating delivery of medications including ensuring specialty drugs are prepared and packaged appropriately for shipment.

Responsible for ensuring medications and supplies are adequately restocked.

Provides assistance to providers and other patient care staff on issues regarding specialty pharmacy services.

Responsible for the financial assistance and prior authorization processes for all specialty pharmacy patients and clinic staff.

Perform full Benefits Verification on patients, including coordination with payers to investigate and verify terms of patient coverage and out-of-pocket costs.

Responsible for answering insurance and billing questions and providing feedback to management regarding contracting opportunities and process improvements.

Responsible for daily billing operations, such as submission of claims (electronic and paper), patient statements, follow-up and resolution of nonpayment, denials, and prior authorization requests.

Understand and maintain all federal and state regulations and policies and procedures applicable to HIPAA practices and patient confidentiality.

Communicates with Specialty Pharmacy Staff, Prescribers, Specialty Clinic staff, and other care team members.

Responsible for filling/processing payment for prescriptions.

Completes additional responsibilities/projects when assigned by manager, coordinators, or pharmacists.