Pharmacy Technician Analyst (Spanish Bilingual) Job at Cardinal Health, Phoenix, AZ

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  • Cardinal Health
  • Phoenix, AZ

Job Description

This is an onsite position, with Valleywise Health Medical Center Peoria, AZ

This is a full time position, 40 hours/wk, 8 hour shifts. The facility is open Monday - Friday 7:30am-4:00pm.

Primary Responsibility
The primary purpose of this position is the application to medication assistance programs on behalf of patients utilizing eRecovery software to drive cost containment within a health system account. The goal is to access free medications directly from pharmaceutical manufacturers’ Patient Assistance Programs via application process for needy indigent or low income persons.

Responsibilities:

  • Recover drugs that are administered or dispensed to indigent patients without third party prescription coverage
  • Build relationships with and act as liaison to physicians, patients and pharmaceutical companies regarding program systems and processes
  • Answer questions regarding the Cardinal Health policies and procedures related to the reimbursement program
  • Routinely visit key contacts within the health system to ensure high level of service and assist in program participation
  • Maintain daily contact with patients, nurses, physicians, social services, pharmacy personnel, drug sales reps and pharmaceutical companies
  • Discuss medication options with physician and patient based on accessibility and availability (outpatient environment)
  • Answer pharmacy’s questions regarding day-to-day operational issues, product/vendor information
  • Manage and process applications to pharmaceutical manufacturers’ Patient Assistance Programs for recovery of drugs administered/dispensed to indigent patients without third party coverage
  • Educate physician, patient and drug companies on program mission, guidelines, requirements and appropriate referral
  • Extensive patient education/counseling to determine eligibility for assistance
  • Identify and resolve rejected applications, including accessing comparable drug regimen
  • Refer patients that do not qualify for programs to other outside assistance. I.e. local charities
  • Manage drug recovery application process
  • Monitor and track value of drugs recovered for billing and reporting processes
  • Maintain security and confidentiality of patient information


Qualifications:

  • AZ State Pharmacy technician license required
  • Bilingual in Spanish required
  • National pharmacy technician certification (PTCB) preferred
  • 2-4 years experience preferred
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills
  • Able to work independently and solve problems on behalf of Cardinal and the customer
  • Must be able to prioritize work to maximize job effectiveness
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Must be detail oriented with strong follow-up skills
  • Strong telephone presence/etiquette
  • Better than average layman’s knowledge of various medications, medication classes, medical ailments and standard treatments
  • Must have knowledge of hospital and clinic operations
  • Experience working in a high volume, dynamic (changing) environment is necessary
  • Must have experience working with the public in a healthcare environment
  • Experience with low-income/special needs public is preferred
  • Experience with social programs and/or charitable organization is helpful

Anticipated hourly range: $25.80 per hour - $33.12 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Ca rdinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Paid time off plan
  • Health savings account (HSA)
  • 401k savings plan
  • Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Work-Life resources
  • Paid parental leave
  • Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 03/03/2025*if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

Phoenix Metro Area

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Monday to Friday,

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