Ambulatory Care - Medication Access Specialist - Pharmacotherapy Clinic - Full Time - 8 Hour - Days

John Muir Health

$79K — $106K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • 3-5 years as a licensed Pharmacy Technician in related environments
  • Completion of Pharmacy Technician Program preferred
  • Proficient with EHRs and prior authorization tools
  • Experience with specialty medications and patient assistance programs
  • Strong communication skills with patients and providers
  • Certification from California Board of Pharmacy and PTCB required

Responsibilities

  • Support patient medication access within ambulatory care pharmacy programs
  • Facilitate prior authorizations and financial assistance processes
  • Communicate effectively with insurers and clinic staff
  • Manage medication refill protocols to prevent therapy interruptions
  • Serve as a liaison among patients, providers, and pharmacy teams
  • Coordinate with patient assistance programs and manufacturer hubs
  • Assist in resolving barriers to medication access

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Supportive work environment focused on patient care
  • Potential for work-life balance with set hours
Full Job Description
Job Description:
The Medication Access Specialist is responsible for supporting ambulatory care pharmacy programs that support patient medication access. The position is responsible for providing support to prior authorization (PA) and financial assistance (FA) processes, medication refills, and other related patient support activities. This role focuses on completing prior authorizations, communicating with insurers and clinic staff, working on refill protocols, to prevent therapy interruptions. The Specialist serves as a key liaison between patients, providers, payers, and pharmacy teams to ensure smooth medication access.

Education:
  • High School Graduate or Equivalent - Required or Equivalent
  • Completion of Pharmacy Technician Program - Preferred


Experience:
  • 3-5 years of experience as a licensed Pharmacy Technician in a clinical, ambulatory care, or specialty pharmacy setting - Required


Additional Experience Preferences:
  • Demonstrated experience with prior authorizations (PAs), insurance verification, and medication access workflows
  • Proficient in using electronic health records (EHRs), pharmacy benefit tools, and prior authorization portals (e.g., CoverMyMeds, Surescripts, etc)
  • Experience collaborating with pharmacists, providers, and insurance companies to resolve access barriers and support patient adherence
  • Strong understanding of specialty and high-cost medications, including coordination with patient assistance programs (PAPs) and manufacturer hubs


Certifications/Licensures:
  • Pharmacy Tech - California Board of Pharmacy - Required
  • CPhT Pharmacy Technician - PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification Board - Required


Work Shift:
08.0 - 08:30 - 17:00 No Waive (United States of America)

Pay Range:
$38.04 - $51.35

Hourly

Offer amounts are based on demonstrated/relevant experience and/or licensure.

Pay will be adjusted to the local market if hired outside of the Bay Area.

Note: Positions at JMH which are exempt (not eligible for overtime) under the level of Manager are listed as hourly for compensation purposes on this posting. The work shift will contain the word 'exempt' on it.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

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