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University Health

Academic health system with teaching hospitals

Medication Assistance/Prior Authorization Pharmacy Tech Specialist - Pharmacy

PharmacyPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeKansas City, MO, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least two years of relevant experience in pharmacy operations, supply chain, prior authorizations, customer service, or sterile compounding, depending on the assigned specialty.
  • Technical proficiency and the ability to operate pharmacy systems and technology are required.
  • Successful completion of the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board examination, with active certification maintained, or the ability to obtain certification within six months of hire, is required.
  • Ability to achieve Certified Pharmacy Technician Advanced certification within two years of hire is required.
  • Active Missouri Board of Pharmacy technician licensure in good standing, maintained throughout employment, is required.
  • Ability to complete required Pharmacy Department continuing education is required.
  • Strong verbal communication and the ability to collaborate effectively with coworkers and pharmacy professionals are required.
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot issues, manage responsibilities, and support efficient workflows is required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform advanced pharmacy technician responsibilities within an assigned specialty or operational area.
  • Partner with pharmacists and pharmacy leadership to support efficient pharmacy operations and organizational processes.
  • Apply specialized technical knowledge to troubleshoot issues, resolve workflow challenges, and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Support pharmacy initiatives that promote operational accuracy, efficiency, and quality patient care.
  • Support inventory management, procurement, distribution, and supply chain processes when assigned to pharmacy supply chain.
  • Help optimize workflows and support effective day-to-day pharmacy functions when assigned to pharmacy operations.
  • Assist with pharmacy technology, systems, and operational support when assigned to health system IT operations.
  • Support medication access through authorization processes and coordination when assigned to prior authorizations.
  • Assist with pharmacy financial and reimbursement-related processes when assigned to reimbursement and finance.
  • Support specialized sterile compounding operations involving hazardous and non-hazardous medications when assigned to sterile compounding.
  • Communicate with pharmacists, pharmacy colleagues, and other stakeholders to address operational needs.
  • Take initiative in following through on assignments, identifying problems, and helping implement solutions.
  • Maintain required pharmacy technician certifications, licensure, and continuing education.

Desired Qualifications

  • Three or more years of experience as a Certified Pharmacy Technician or equivalent is preferred.
  • A comprehensive understanding of advanced pharmacy processes, including supply chain, pharmacy operations, health system IT, prior authorizations, reimbursement and finance, and hazardous and non-hazardous sterile compounding, is preferred.
  • Multiple Pharmacy Technician Certification Board specialty certifications are preferred.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving, follow-up, and process improvement is preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, is preferred.

About the Company

University Health

Academic health system with teaching hospitals

University Health is an academic health system with two acute-care hospitals, a large behavioral health program, a long-term care facility, and many primary care clinics. It serves as the teaching hospital for the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, training future physicians. The downtown Truman Medical Center campus houses a Level One Trauma Center and includes cancer, imaging, eye, and other specialty centers, with additional outpatient facilities and services across the network. Its goal is to deliver accessible, high-quality care to the community while educating tomorrow’s doctors.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$1M
Headquarters
Kansas City, MO
Founded
1962

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