Patient Assistance Coordinator Pharmacy Technician - Ascension Health
Chicago, IL
About the Job
Details
+ Department: Ambulatory Care Pharmacy
+ Schedule: PRN/Registry (as needed on weekdays)
+ Hospital: Ascension St Mary & Elizabeth Medical Center (although position is remote with onsite training)
+ Location: Chicago, IL
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
_*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics._
Responsibilities
Perform advanced pharmacy technician duties and participate in quality and performance improvement
initiatives.
+ Acquire clinical data to support Pharmacists.
+ Coordinate special projects.
+ Responsible for auditing, quality assurance sign off with barcode scanning, controlled substanceoversight, and billing including, Long Term Care (LTC) billing and Medicare D claim adjudication.
+ Serve as a resource for automation technology, training & involvement with IV workflow, carousels, Pyxis, automated dispensing cabinets, troubleshooting, compounding, and robotics.
+ Provide advanced cross-training for dedicated buyers, staff, operating room satellite, and retail.
+ May serve as pharmacist extender in situations such as Caregiver Model of the Future responsibilities.
+ May monitor compliance with regulatory standards and be responsible for inventory and drug shortage management and optimization.
Requirements
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
+ Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulationobtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
+ One or more of the following required:
+ Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
+ Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education:
+ High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Additional Preferences
+ Previous work in retail or hospital pharmacy setting
+ Ability to use various instruments and operate equipment that may be necessary to perform job duties
The Patient Assistance Coordinator Pharmacy Technician assists ambulatory pharmacists in the management of chronic disease states medications. Works under pharmacist’s supervision.
Activities include:
+ Completes prior authorizations by reviewing patient charts.
+ Troubleshoots and resolves billing rejections, and helps patient understand their insurance coverage.
+ Facilitates financial assistance by screening patients for eligibility and obtaining supporting documentation.
+ Provides ongoing support to referred patients for clinic services.
+ Documents patient interactions on multiple computer platforms, such as the EMR and shared Excel files.
+ Assists in the training of new employees.
+ May assist in the selection of technical staff.
+ May have the opportunity to collaborate with prescribers in outpatient clinics.
+ Position carries responsibility for other members of the healthcare team.
+ This individual will often coordinate his/her work to meet the ever changing needs of the department/hospital.
Why Join Our Team
Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf) poster.
As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
E-Verify Statement
This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.
E-Verify (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf)
+ Department: Ambulatory Care Pharmacy
+ Schedule: PRN/Registry (as needed on weekdays)
+ Hospital: Ascension St Mary & Elizabeth Medical Center (although position is remote with onsite training)
+ Location: Chicago, IL
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
_*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics._
Responsibilities
Perform advanced pharmacy technician duties and participate in quality and performance improvement
initiatives.
+ Acquire clinical data to support Pharmacists.
+ Coordinate special projects.
+ Responsible for auditing, quality assurance sign off with barcode scanning, controlled substanceoversight, and billing including, Long Term Care (LTC) billing and Medicare D claim adjudication.
+ Serve as a resource for automation technology, training & involvement with IV workflow, carousels, Pyxis, automated dispensing cabinets, troubleshooting, compounding, and robotics.
+ Provide advanced cross-training for dedicated buyers, staff, operating room satellite, and retail.
+ May serve as pharmacist extender in situations such as Caregiver Model of the Future responsibilities.
+ May monitor compliance with regulatory standards and be responsible for inventory and drug shortage management and optimization.
Requirements
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
+ Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulationobtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
+ One or more of the following required:
+ Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
+ Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education:
+ High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Additional Preferences
+ Previous work in retail or hospital pharmacy setting
+ Ability to use various instruments and operate equipment that may be necessary to perform job duties
The Patient Assistance Coordinator Pharmacy Technician assists ambulatory pharmacists in the management of chronic disease states medications. Works under pharmacist’s supervision.
Activities include:
+ Completes prior authorizations by reviewing patient charts.
+ Troubleshoots and resolves billing rejections, and helps patient understand their insurance coverage.
+ Facilitates financial assistance by screening patients for eligibility and obtaining supporting documentation.
+ Provides ongoing support to referred patients for clinic services.
+ Documents patient interactions on multiple computer platforms, such as the EMR and shared Excel files.
+ Assists in the training of new employees.
+ May assist in the selection of technical staff.
+ May have the opportunity to collaborate with prescribers in outpatient clinics.
+ Position carries responsibility for other members of the healthcare team.
+ This individual will often coordinate his/her work to meet the ever changing needs of the department/hospital.
Why Join Our Team
Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf) poster.
As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
E-Verify Statement
This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.
E-Verify (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf)
Source : Ascension Health