Student Employee - Specialty Pharmacy

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a College of Pharmacy Pharm.D. program

• Licensed intern by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Learns to initiate benefit investigations and prior authorizations promptly.

• Gathers accurate information from the medical record for processing prior authorizations under the supervision of a pharmacist.

• Checks the status of prior authorizations promptly.

• Documents all work following company policies/procedures and accreditation standards and within the parameters of state and federal regulations.

• Provides continuous financial assistance support to all patients through manufacturer assistance or grants.

• Informs patients of prescription status throughout the benefits investigation, prior authorization, financial assistance, and ongoing care process.

• Refers all clinical issues to the pharmacist, always working within the pharmacy intern's scope of practice.

• Provides monthly outreach to patients due for refills per established policies and procedures to determine the patient's general health status, medication compliance, and drug supply as applicable.

• Refers any clinical issues to the pharmacist.

• Learns knowledge of proper shipping procedures including cold chain. Communicates with other specialty pharmacies to ensure UAMS patients are transitioned properly and are being properly served.

• Screens all patients for financial assistance offering assistance in the form of manufacturer co-pay cards, grants or manufacturer-free drugs.

• Learns to process prescriptions promptly with a focus on patient safety and clean claims.

• Learns the knowledge of the adjudication process, troubleshooting rejected claims, and mitigating payer problems.

• Fills prescriptions under the supervision of a pharmacist accurately and on time.

• Completes all documentation required for refill coordination.

• Provides proper paperwork necessary to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations and accreditation bodies.

• Professional communicates with payers and PBMs.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.