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Temporary - Ambulatory Care - Pharmacy Technician - Medication Access Specialist - OSC Pharmacotherapy Clinic - Part Time - 8 Hour - Days

John Muir Health

Walnut Creek, CATemporary$38.04–51.35/hrPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$38.04–51.35/hr
Location
Walnut Creek, CA
Schedule
Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

John Muir Health is hiring a Temporary - Ambulatory Care - Pharmacy Technician - Medication Access Specialist - OSC Pharmacotherapy Clinic - Part Time - 8 Hour - Days. The Medication Access Specialist supports ambulatory care pharmacy programs by facilitating patient medication access. This role involves managing prior authorizations, financial assistance processes, and medication refills to prevent therapy interruptions. The specialist acts as a liaison between patients, providers, payers, and pharmacy teams to ensure smooth medication access.

Key focus areas include Provide support to prior authorization (PA) and financial assistance (FA) processes, Support medication refills and other related patient support activities, and Complete prior authorizations.

Successful candidates bring High School Graduate Or Equivalent and 3-5 Years Licensed Pharmacy Technician Experience. Preferred (not required): Prior Authorizations, Insurance Verification, Medication Access Workflows, and EMR.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Prior AuthorizationsInsurance VerificationMedication Access WorkflowsEMRPharmacy Benefit ToolsPrior Authorization PortalsCoverMyMedsSurescriptsCollaborationSpecialty MedicationsHigh-Cost MedicationsPatient Assistance ProgramsManufacturer Hubs

Qualifications

High School Graduate or Equivalent3-5 Years Licensed Pharmacy Technician ExperiencePharmacy Tech - California Board of PharmacyCPhT Pharmacy Technician - PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification BoardCompletion of Pharmacy Technician Program

Benefits

Medical Insurance

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

This position is Temporary and expected to last at least until December 31st 2026. This position will be benefits eligible.

Shift: 8am-4:30pm - 8:30am-5pm

Work Shift:

08.0 - 08:00 - 16:30 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:

20

Our Commitment to Belonging and Equity

At John Muir Health, we strive to be a leading health system through the cultivation of a culture of belonging where every patient, employee, provider, and community member feels safe and valued for embracing all aspects of their differences. As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage and consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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