Pharmacy Tech Specialist - Webster, Med Access - Patient Assistance Program - (2605613)
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEMinimum Qualifications:High School or equivalentRegistered as a Pharmacy Technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP)Three (3) years of technician experience with one (1) year of professional work experience in a related field of specialtyOROne (1) year of pharmacy technician experience and an associate or bachelor’s degree in a directly related field of specialty Preferred Qualifications:Retail Pharmacy experience preferred JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Pharmacy Technician Specialist assists pharmacists in providing drug distribution, technical services, and clinical services associated with the preparation, storage, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals. The Pharmacy Technologist Specialist has advanced skills in a specialty area and works in a campus-level or system-level capacity. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSPerforms the job functions and duties of Senior Pharmacy Technologist when needed.Collects data and analyzes complex information and prepares precise written summaries, reports, and/or recommendations for a variety of purposes for pharmacy leadership as appropriate or as directed.Assists with the maintenance of policies and standard operating procedures for area of specialty to ensure the pharmacy department meets all legal, accreditation, and certification requirementsCompletes documentation and maintains records according to established policies and proceduresEssential job functions for the assigned specialty area:Medication Access - Patient-Assistance Program Assists self-pay and underinsured patients in enrolling in drug replacement and patient assistance programs offered by drug manufacturers to ensure access to prescribed medications Ensures drug accountability and maintains complete and accurate records for drug replacement and patient assistance programs to ensure compliance with Health System, state, and federal requirements Ensure patients are not charged if free drug is provided Coordinates and assists the Health System financial care counselors and care managers in identifying eligible patients. Provides information on co-pay assistance programs, national foundations, and manufacturer assistance programs by sharing information with patients and financial care counselors and care managers as appropriate and needed Collaborates with Revenue Cycle team to assist in drug replacement for insured patients with drug denials. Follow up on requests to receive determination decisions in a timely manner
Equal Employment OpportunityUTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
: United States-Texas-Galveston
0133 - Administration Bldg
301 University Blvd. Administration Building, rm 5.106
Galveston 77555 - 0133
: Allied Health
: UTMB Health
: Regular
: Standard
: Non-Manager
: Day Shift
: Sep 15, 2026, 5:33:17 PM
