Pharmacy Technician - Medication Access

Department:

MMF Marshall Family Medicine -

PV Shift:

Primarily Days (United States of America)

Employee Type:

Regular Per Diem Type (if applicable):

Minimum Pay Range:

$33.17 - $39.81

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Medication Access technician supports ambulatory clinical pharmacy services by facilitating timely, affordable, and uninterrupted access to medications for patients in outpatient and ambulatory clinic settings. Under the direction of an Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist, this role serves as a liaison between patients, providers, insurance payers, and retail and specialty pharmacies to resolve coverage, pricing, and dispensing barriers. Responsibilities include assisting patients with copay cards and patient assistance programs, maintaining accurate documentation in the electronic health record, and, when operationally necessary, functioning in a dispensing capacity in accordance with state law and organizational policy to support continuity of care.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Licensure/Certification:

High School graduation or equivalent required.

• Current California Board of Pharmacy - Licensed Pharmacy Technician required

Knowledge/Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of pharmacy technician experience, preferably in an ambulatory care, retail pharmacy, or prior authorization setting.
• Understanding of pharmacy operations, prescription processing, insurance coverage, and prior authorization processes.

Skills:

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based clinical environment.
• Proficiency with electronic health records, pharmacy management systems, and documentation processes.

A NONPROFIT HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IN EL DORADO COUNTY

Marshall is a nonprofit community healthcare provider located in the heart of the Sierra Foothills. Our history stems back to 1956, when the community banded together to build a modern hospital for El Dorado County. Since opening our doors in 1959, Marshall has been proud to maintain our status as an independent hospital whose governance remains local. Our mission is to improve the health of our community and offer health services of superior value and quality, centered on the goals and needs of our patients. We strive to deliver service that exceeds our patients' expectations. Quality Care Marshall is routinely recognized in the top tier of hospitals in California by independent consumer healthcare groups, and we're always striving to improve. Marshall's Emergency Department is a verified Level III Trauma Center and our Stroke Program is not only distinguished as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission but also earned a Gold-Plus designation from the American Heart/American Stroke Association. Marshall's Birth Center was also designated by the World Health Organization and UNICEF as a Baby Friendly® certified facility for breastfeeding advocacy. Serving El Dorado County & Surrounding Areas Marshall includes Marshall Hospital, a fully accredited acute care facility with 111 beds located in Placerville; several outpatient facilities in Cameron Park, Placerville, El Dorado Hills, and Georgetown; primary and specialty care clinics, more than 190 affiliated physicians and providers, as well as a team of more than 1,600 employees providing quality healthcare services to residents of El Dorado County. Marshall's executive leadership is governed by a local board of directors who volunteer their time to represent the needs and interests of a growing community. Marshall also has a dedicated group of Auxiliary members, adult and junior volunteers that lend their support.