Specialty Pharmacy Technician – Inpatient and Anticoagulation

Job title:

Specialty Pharmacy Technician – Inpatient and Anticoagulation

Company

Cleveland Clinic

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.Job Title Specialty Pharmacy Technician – Inpatient and AnticoagulationLocation DoverFacility CC Union HospitalDepartment Rx Anti Coagulation Clinic-Cleveland Clinic Union HospitalJob Code C99996Shift Day/Evening RotationSchedule 10:00am-6:30pmJob SummaryJob DetailsJoin Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital and experience world class healthcare at its best. Located in Dover, Ohio, the award-winning not-for-profit Union Hospital serves the communities of eastern Ohio. Here, you will be part of a talented, compassionate, and driven team of caregivers, work with state-of-the-art technology and provide stellar patient care.As Specialty Pharmacy Technician, you are responsible for data entry of required information from the prescription and patient profile to process and adjudicate prescriptions. In this role, your work focuses on initiating prior authorizations, communicating with third-party payers, apply copay card and providing patient assistance with applications. While you may not interact with directly with patients every day, your efforts will ultimately make a difference in their treatment, health and overall wellness.A caregiver in this position works varying shifts form 7:00AM – 7:00PM.A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Initiate prior authorizations and communicate with third party payers on behalf of the physician and patient.
• Find and apply manufacturer co-pay cards and initiate patient assistance and co-pay assistance applications.
• Reach out to patients to manage refills and schedule necessary current and future assessments.
• Ensure the accuracy of prescription and patient data entered various systems by verifying patient, drug, quantities, directions, day’s supply, insurance and physician data.
• Conduct a thorough benefits investigation and process any necessary prior authorizations and/or appeals for pharmacy claims.
• Explain benefit coverage and financial responsibilities to the patients.
• Supply financial assistance contact information and/or initiate patient assistance and copay assistance applications on behalf of the patients.
• Resolve aspects of specialty pharmacy insurances, including Medicare, Medicaid, Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBM) and Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO) and communicate with payors and advise patients or physicians of results as needed.
• Utilize all pharmacy systems to review patient profiles, enter changes and establish assessment schedules.
• Document all patient/client/provider contact in appropriate computer systems.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma, GED
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA)
• Active registration through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (OBOP) as a Certified Pharmacy Technician OR Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee with agreement of updating registration to a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the OBOP within six months of hire

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• One year of experience in a Pharmacy Technician role
• Retail pharmacy experience
• Medication Reconciliation experience

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you:Cleveland Clinic empowers caregivers to minimize the impacts of healthcare while optimizing patient outcomes and supporting the community. The Department of Pharmacy has a “Greening the Pharmacy” initiative with the goal of leading by example and acting as stewards of our natural resources for the wellbeing of all.Physical Requirements:

• Typical physical demands include ability to perform the job while standing, reaching, stretching, stooping, and sitting for prolonged times.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer and dispensing functions of the job.
• Ability to lift up to 20pounds while walking, stooping, bending and reaching.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.Please review the .Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

Expected salary

Location

USA

Job date

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 07:58:46 GMT

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