Specialty Pharmacy Technician

**Our company requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or be tested weekly with an approved accommodation.

About Us:

Arizona Liver Health (ALH) is dedicated to driving high standards of care and advancing medical innovation by leading clinical trials, ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, and generating high-quality clinical trial data. Our network of multiphase, multitherapeutic research sites is staffed by skilled principal investigators and research professionals. ALH operates state-of-the-art facilities and programs to meet the evolving needs of clinical research and patient treatment.

Job Summary:

As a Specialty Pharmacy Technician, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical care to patients with complex medical conditions, often requiring specialized medications and therapies. You will work closely with pharmacists, healthcare providers, and patients to ensure the safe and effective use of these medications.

Title: Specialty Pharmacy Technician

Status: Full-time, non-exempt

Salary: Depending on experience

Essential job functions/duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Data Entry, filling prescriptions, preparing prescription orders for shipment.
• Inventory management
• Call patients to coordinate delivery, answering phones,
• Working with other members of the care team to ensure timely delivery of patient meds.
• Back-up Prior Authorization staff when required.
• Ensure medications are properly stored.
• Package and label pill and prescription bottles
• Assist the pharmacist in preparing and dispensing patient medications. 
• Assist in maintaining the pharmacy inventory.
• Assess and understand potential drug interactions.
• Interact professionally with patients, peers, and other outside vendors as required. 
• Train new pharmacy staff on organizational processes and compliance procedures
• Complete HRSA 340B Compliance requirements upon hire 
• Complete Apexus 340B on-line Modules upon hire
• Manage pharmacy software for patient compliance with treatment.
• Complete initial Pharmacy Technician training module upon hire
• Assist in outreach programs as needed.
• Other such duties as assigned by Pharmacy Supervisor 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required

• Previous experience with Pioneer and Prior Authorizations
• Prior accreditation experience with ACHC and URAC greatly preferred.
• Some knowledge of Hepatology/HIV/HCV/HepB medications preferred.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Superb data entry and computer skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent Time Management required. 
• Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) preferred

Benefits & Perks:

• Health, Dental, Vision (with HSA plans and employer contribution)
• PTO
• Sick Time
• 401K with company match
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Educational Assistance
• Shared company vehicles for required travel

Travel Requirements

• Some interoffice travel may be required with use of company vehicle or mileage reimbursement.

Education, credentials, and/or trainings required:

• Pharmacy Technician License through Arizona Board of Pharmacy
• CPhT Certification (PTCB or NHA) required.
• 1+ year of relevant pharmacy experience
• 340B knowledge, training or previous experience preferred.
• Prior experience assisting in preparing detailed policy and procedures for accrediting agencies.
• Experience with all aspects of the day- to -day pharmacy operations
• Prior pharmacy benefits experience required

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of the Institute for Liver Health DBA Arizona Liver Health and Arizona Clinical Trials to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate.