Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Certified Pharmacy Technician to join our Specialty Pharmacy team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day. Position Summary: Under direct supervision of a Pharmacist, assists in the timely and accurate dispensing of sterile hazardous and non-hazardous medications to patients in accordance with state and federal guidelines. This position is a pharmacy technician role to support the HealthPartners Specialty Pharmacy. We are a rapidly growing area of pharmacy that is uniquely integrated into our broader healthcare system. By working closely with care teams, we can provide a seamless transition from diagnosis to affordable medication in hand, while also improving adherence and managing medication therapy which ultimately leads to improved pharmacotherapy outcomes. The specialty pharmacy technician will play a key role in managing patient intake, managing prior authorizations, performing benefit investigations, coordinating patient financial assistance and patient outreach along with inventory management, prescription processing and product fulfillment activities. HealthPartners Specialty Pharmacy focuses on oncology along with several other specialty departments within the organization. What is Specialty Pharmacy? Specialty Pharmacies focus on specialty medications used to treat complex conditions. These medications are often high cost with unique insurance requirements and are not typically found in retail pharmacies. What is Specialty Pharmacy at HealthPartners? We are a rapidly growing area of pharmacy that is uniquely integrated into our broader healthcare system. By working closely with care teams, we can provide a seamless transition from diagnosis to affordable medication in hand, while also improving adherence and managing medication therapy. What will a technician be responsible for? Prior Authorizations - Assisting in the completion and follow up regarding prior authorizations. Refill Coordination - Coordinating prescription deliveries through mail. Benefits Investigation - Identifying patients prescription benefits for billing purposes and researching copay assistance options. Inbox Management - Addressing messages from nurses, care teams, and third-party payers. Filling/Shipping - product dispensing, packaging, and labeling for mail deliveries. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Required Qualifications: Must be registered with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician. Technician certification required. Certification as CPhT through either the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT). Preferred Qualifications: One or more years Pharmacy Technician experience preferred. Benefits: Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
