Pharmacy Technician - Medication Authorization

St. Luke’s Health System in Boise is seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Medication Authorization to join our Medication Access team.

**SIGNING BONUS!**

This is a Monday-Friday day-shift position 

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Air St. Luke’s
• Certification pay for CPhT-Adv.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Retirement plans
• Paid Time Off
• Extended Sick Leave
• Annual compensation reviews and increases
• And more!

Under direct supervision of the Medication Authorization Supervisor, the Medication Authorization Specialist will:

• Interact with internal staff such as pharmacists, medical/clinical staff, revenue cycle personnel, patient access services staff including financial advocates, and coding staff
• Interact with external contacts such as third party payers, prescription benefit management companies, governmental peer review organizations, and referring physicians
• Work with working referrals related to prescription medications for various disease states
• Obtain prior authorization from intermediaries and payers, including managed care companies, insurance companies, and review organizations
• Maximize revenue capture for high-cost medications. 

The Medication Authorization Specialist works autonomously and proficiently and provides communication skills necessary to help guide the provider, patient, and insurance company. 

The Medication Authorization Specialist also participates in other duties related to the day-to-day operations within the department.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Valid Idaho Pharmacy Technician Registration is required
• Three (3) years' experience is preferred
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) is preferred

   

St. Luke’s Health System is Idaho’s largest employer and most awarded health system, with a medical staff of over 1,800 physicians and advanced practice providers. Made up of eight hospitals around central and southern Idaho, we are proud to be the only locally owned and operated, physician-led, not-for-profit health system in the state. St. Luke’s has been awarded as one of the Top 15 Health Systems in the country by Merative for nine consecutive years. We are committed to providing high quality patient care and positively impacting the lives of those in our community. St. Luke’s enjoys an outstanding reputation as both a quality employer and a superior healthcare organization.

About Boise

Known as the "City of Trees," Boise is Idaho's capital city—both a cultural center and a playground for those who love the outdoors. A vibrant downtown area affords fine dining, theatre, music, and college and semi-professional sports.  Downtown Boise's main attractions include the Idaho State Capitol, the classic Egyptian Theatre, the Boise Art Museum, Julia Davis Park and Zoo Boise.  The Greenbelt follows the beautiful Boise River corridor for more than 30 miles, and the Boise foothills are home to miles of hiking and biking trails. 

Learn more about what the City of Trees has to offer you:

St. Luke’s Health System | Boise Convention and Visitors Bureau | Boise Parks and Recreation | Boise MuseumAssociation | Boise Music Festival | Boise Philharmonic | Downtown Boise Restaurants | Boise Valley Economic Partnership | Hyde Park events | Treefort Music Festival | First Thursdays| Alive After Five | Capitol City PublicMarket | Runs and Triathlons | Shakespeare Festival | Sawtooth National Forest | Visit Idaho.org

*St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.