What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Pharmacy Technician - Marshall Health position at Marshall Health?
Job Responsibilities:
Prior Authorization Management
Complete new and renewal prior authorizations; gather clinical documentation; submit accurate payer forms; monitor determinations; communicate requests for additional information; support appeal preparation; and document final outcomes.
Patient-Assistance and Affordability Navigation
Screen for patient-assistance programs, copay support when permitted, foundation assistance, and internal resources; complete applications; obtain signatures and financial documentation; track approvals and renewals; and communicate next steps to patients.
Marshall Pharmacy Workflow
Serve as the primary operational link between Neurology and Marshall Pharmacy; confirm prescription receipt; resolve missing information; coordinate payer-required routing; support internal dispensing when eligible; and maintain closed-loop communication until medication access is completed.
CGRP and High-Cost Medication Focus
Prioritize CGRP therapies and other high-cost neurologic medications with significant prior-authorization, specialty-pharmacy, or affordability requirements. The workflow may expand to additional medications as operational needs are identified.
Patient Communication
Provide non-clinical updates regarding authorization status, required documents, pharmacy routing, assistance-program status, and next steps. Clinical questions will be escalated to the pharmacist or prescribing team.
Data Tracking and Reporting
Track volume, approval rate, turnaround time, patient-assistance activity, estimated patient savings, internal capture, leakage reasons, abandoned prescriptions, and time to first fill. Provide routine reports to Neurology, Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy leadership, and Marshall Pharmacy.
Education: Clinical Pharmacy Technician: Must hold current National Certification or equivalent.
Experience: Clinical Pharmacy Technician: Minimum 2 years’ experience in clinical patient care management preferred, specialty Medication experience a plus, retail pharmacy experience preferred.
Internal applicants must call HR at ext. 11653 to determine eligibility before applying.