What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialty Pharmacy Technician position at Medical Faculty Associates, Inc.?
Position Summary
The specialty technician will provide safe and appropriate pharmacy services to patients in the outpatient pharmacy according to regulatory guidelines.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.
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Transcription of new prescriptions to patient profile
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Confirm patient demographics are accurate and insurance information is correct
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Ensure correct third party adjudication of specialty medications
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Initiate prior authorizations for specialty medications and work with providers on completion
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Communicate with nurses and patients about prescription order status and provide updates accordingly
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Identify patient foundation assistance and manufacturer copay assistance programs
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Communicate copays with patients before ordering medications
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Make sure that specialty medications with existing PAR levels are appropriately stocked
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Notify patient when medication is available for pickup and/or schedule delivery
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma and active DC Pharmacy Technician license is required.
- 2 or more years college training is desirable, Pharmacy Technician certification is preferred.
Experience
- A minimum of 2 years of verified experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a retail, nursing home, medical center or hospital pharmacy is required.
- 1 year or more of specialty pharmacy experience is preferred.
About GW MFA
MFA physicians provide comprehensive patient care, offering one practice for the whole person with 52 medical and surgical specialties. As members of the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences faculty, MFA providers are teachers and mentors for medical students, residents, fellows, and researchers preserving the rich tradition of academics, research, and healing. In addition to maintaining a closely integrated alliance with The George Washington University and The George Washington University Hospital (GWUH) which is separately owned and operated by Universal Health Services (UHS), the GW MFA has active referring relationships with 12 area hospitals.
The GW MFA’s leading healthcare presence in the DC metro region is complemented by a network of community-based practices in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Given its geographic location in central NW Washington, DC, and proximity to more than 175 resident embassies, the MFA continues to evolve its international clinical outreach.
