Specialty Pharmacy Liaison

Location: UCHealth Admin Lowry, Denver, CO

Department: Pharmacy Atrium

Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $24.11 - $36.17 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary:

Supports Specialty Pharmacy in assigned UCHealth Clinics by coordinating and supporting medication access through pharmacy benefit review, prior authorizations, and financial assistance support.

Responsibilities:

Provide support in Specialty Clinics on all phases of prescription lifecycle, providing prescription management services and serving as a pharmacy point-of-contact in the clinic setting. Oversees financial assistance process and provides direct support to patients to review and process financial aid applications.

Serve as a Pharmacy Program advocate, communicating with patients and clinical staff on the benefits of using the UCHealth Specialty Pharmacy Program. Works to support outpatient retail pharmacy and specialty pharmacy program growth and patient retention by providing patient care and coordination.

Provides patients an explanation of their pharmacy benefit, financial assistance options, and answers questions related to prescription coverage and billing. Communicate to the patient the status of their prescription and provide estimated timelines for receiving therapy.

Actively take part in process improvement, quality, and patient safety initiatives. Provide feedback around processes and workflows to improve the overall patient experience.

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:

High School diploma or GED.

PHAT (Pharmacy Technician) certification from State Board of Pharmacy.

Certification as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).

Minimum Experience: 2 years of pharmacy technician experience required. Preferred: 3-5 years' experience.

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Recognition

Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.

Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.

Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

Medical, dental and vision coverage.

Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.

Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.

Free Care.com membership.

Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.

Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.

Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.

Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.

Additional 457(b) plan may be available.

Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.

Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.

Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.

Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.

Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

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UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

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