Pharmacy Liaison
- Requisition ID
- 182331
- Department
- 200212 Healthcare Ctr Pharm
- Schedule
- Full Time - Eligible for Benefits
- Shift
- Day
- Category
- Clerical & Administrative Support
Position Purpose | |
The Pharmacy Liaison (Pharmacy Technician) is responsible for coordinating internal activities on required Rx changes i.e., prescription rider set-ups, prior authorizations and letters to members and providers. Works as liaison with leadership on assigned formulary issues, procedural management issues (formulary) and clerical management. | |
Nature and Scope: | |
This position shall coordinate, implement and monitor assigned activities relating to the formulary. This position is responsible for processing, communitcating, documenting and tracking of request for formulary exceptions, copay exceptions, prior authorizations and appeals processes related to drug formulary and drug utilization management with leadership and peers. This position communicates with the Manager of Pharmacy Services, members, providers and internal staff on a regular basis. This position will also receive inbound calls from members and physicians providing excellent customer services in regards to troubleshooting any pharmacy related issues. Overtime, flexible hours and weekend shifts may be required intermittently to support work volumes This position does not provide patient care. | |
The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. | |
Minimum Qualifications: Requirements - Required and/or Preferred | |
Education: | Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English. State of Nevada Pharmacy Technician license or National Pharmacy Technician certification, or equivalent with pharmacy/managed care background. |
Experience: | Two years experience in a managed care organization and/or /2 years as a Pharmacy Technician in a retail/hospital setting. |
License(s): | Pharmacy Technician License in the State of Nevada |
Certification(s): | Pharmacy Technician required (State or National) |
Computer / Typing: | Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment. 1+ year of experience with MS Outlook, Excel, & Word including basic function; email/calendar, moving through and understanding excel documents, knowing tabs, saving/editing documents |
Benefits
Renown Health exists to make a genuine difference in the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve. And it is through your passion that this mission is made real every day. The relationship with employees is the foundation for success as we proceed with our strategic direction. We strive to build upon this solid partnership by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that meets the diverse needs of employees and their family members.
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Paid Time Off
401(k) Company Match
Flexible Work Environment
Renown Health is northern Nevada's healthcare leader and Reno's only locally owned, not-for-profit health system. We are an entire network of hospitals, primary care offices, urgent care centers, lab services, medical specialties, and x-ray and imaging services - with more than 7,000 nurses, doctors and care providers dedicated to the health and well-being of our community.
For Providers: Renown Health and the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) are affiliate partners in Nevada's first integrated academic health system. The affiliation aims to improve the health of the community, region, and state through research, medical education, and expanded clinical care. Renown physicians participate as joint faculty at UNR Med for teaching, lectures, supervising clinical rotations, and other academic activities for the education of medical and physician assistant students, residents and fellows.