Ambulatory Rx Assistance Pharmacy Technician

Carle Health

. Assess patient situations for potential prescription assistance needs and provide resources including coupons, copay cards, 340b discount programs, and pharmaceutical assistance programs .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeChampaign • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $18 - $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in prescription assistance coordination, including assessing patient needs, submitting prior authorizations, and utilizing EPIC for documentation. Proficient in collaborating with healthcare teams and community agencies to secure financial assistance resources for patients.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed Pharmacy TechnicianCertified Pharmacy TechnicianPrescription Prior Authorization SubmissionEPIC DocumentationMedication Assistance Program Coordination

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Hard Skills

Prescription Assistance Needs AssessmentPrior Authorization SubmissionMedication Assistance Program EnrollmentAssistance Program Logistics ExecutionMetrics Tracking and Reporting

Soft Skills

Communication with Patients and Care TeamsCollaboration with Healthcare Professionals

Tools & Technologies

EPIC

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Pharmacy TechnicianCertified Pharmacy Technician

Industry Keywords

Prescription Assistance Programs340b Discount ProgramsCopay CardsPharmaceutical Assistance ProgramsCommunity Agencies Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess patient situations for potential prescription assistance needs and provide resources including coupons, copay cards, 340b discount programs, and pharmaceutical assistance programs
Submit prescription prior authorizations to health insurance providers
Follow the One Time Prescription Assistance Protocol
Contact community agencies, insurance companies, and pharmacies to gather information and coordinate efforts
Communicate prescription assistance plans to patients and care teams
Document interactions and completed work in EPIC according to CM107 documentation policy
Collaborate with RN Care Coordinators, Social Work, pharmacists, and care teams to develop prescription assistance plans for patients being discharged
Identify and enroll qualified patients in medication assistance programs
Secure and review paperwork and applications for patient enrollment
Execute assistance-program logistics, including product replenishment, copay reimbursement, payment arrangements, prescription copay cards, coupons, and foundation assistance
Monitor payments and reimbursements for prescription assistance obtained for medical benefit drugs
Track, monitor, and report metrics to the supervisor in a timely manner

Requirements

What you’ll need

Related field work experience
Licensed Pharmacy Technician within 60 days of license application through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Certified Pharmacy Technician within 2 years of license issue date in Illinois, unless exempt
Student Pharmacist or licensed before 1/1/2008 are exempt from the certified pharmacy technician requirement
Ability to assess prescription assistance needs and coordinate financial assistance resources
Ability to submit prescription prior authorizations to health insurance providers
Ability to use EPIC for documentation
Ability to coordinate with patients, care teams, insurance companies, pharmacies, community agencies, pharmacists, RN Care Coordinators, and Social Work
Ability to secure, review, and process medication assistance program applications
Ability to track, monitor, and report assistance metrics

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers