Ardon Health
Integrated Specialty Services Pharmacy Technician - Longview, WA
- Job Title
- Integrated Specialty Services Pharmacy Technician - Longview, WA
- Job ID
- 27670107
- Location
- Longview, WA 98632
- Other Location
- Job Class: 108/109
- Description
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As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join our award-winning specialty pharmacy team.
We are actively recruiting a motivated and service-oriented Pharmacy Technician for an exciting new role supporting specialty pharmacy patients and medical providers within select hospital clinics in the Pacific Northwest. This role will center on providing services within a specific PeaceHealth out-patient medical clinic, located in Longview, WA. Through an integrative patient care model, this role will act as an in-clinic specialty pharmacy liaison who partners with other members of the clinic care team to coordinate assistance and provide administrative support throughout each patient’s treatment journey.About Ardon Health
At Ardon, we are passionate about our mission to inspire people and improve lives through the delivery of high-quality, compassionate healthcare services. Our innovative work environment in Portland, Oregon, centers around collaboration and energizes our employees as we care for patients. Our commitment to cultivating talent and fostering growth within our organization keeps Ardon ranked among the top 100 companies to work for in Oregon.
*Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Oregonian in 2021*Our specialty pharmacy
Our state-of-the-art specialty pharmacy provides medications that are often used to treat complex or rare conditions. We deliver services to enhance the patient experience within the comfort of their home. We remove barriers to care and provide patients with the education, clinical care and supportive services they need on their treatment journey. We work to build trusted relationships and to be a resource where patients can turn for help.What it’s like to work with our team
Our progressive work environment embodies the notion that life is meant to be shared and lived well, through hard work, compassion, camaraderie, and community. Together, we enjoy team meals, celebrate events and company milestones. Employees enjoy relaxing in our lounge equipped with amenities that promote wellness and fun. We volunteer to support patient advocacy organizations within our community. Our employee-run DEI Group is passionate about diversity and inclusion.
To learn more about our team and what we do watch our video at https://vimeo.com/320864889.Join us!
Do you want a dynamic career opportunity where you can make a difference? Explore the potential of your pharmacy skills in an elevated role.
As a Integrated Specialty Service Technician, you will partner with members of a medical clinic care team to provide pharmacy focused administrative support and assistance coordination for patients initiating and continuing treatment with a specialty medication. This role will be responsible for completing care activities centered around expediting patient access to medication, ensuring treatment affordability and therapy adherence. Through collaboration with other members of the medical clinic, the Integrated Specialty Service Technician will help to ensure seamless delivery of patient care services.
Job type: Full Time
Benefits:- Competitive pay
- Flexible PTO and paid company holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- 401K match
Position responsibilities:- Communicates with insurance companies to investigate patients’ medication benefit coverage.
- Provides prior authorization support including but not limited to health history entry, documentation submission, status monitoring and appeal coordination.
- Communicates prescription statuses to patients and providers.
- Removes financial burdens by connecting patients with financial support programs such as manufacturer copay assistance and charitable funds.
- Connects patients with additional resources as needed to overcome social determinants of health.
- Effectively navigates across application tools, electronic medical records and email to document patient communication, statuses, and outstanding needs.
Preferred skills/credentials:- Active Washington Pharmacy Technician license
Our ideal candidate has:- Prior experience working in a pharmacy or healthcare setting demonstrating excellent customer service skills.
- Knowledge of pharmacy benefit investigation, prior authorization support and patient financial assistance connection.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to empathize and provide compassionate patient care.
- Ability to effectively collaborate in a team setting.
- Proficiency in standard workplace software and/or information management applications.
Ardon Health seeks to allow equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual identification or orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Offers of employment are conditional upon proof of COVID-19 vaccination.