Medication Access Specialist - Specialty Pharmacy

Full Time   40 hours   Grade 009   Pharmacy SMH

Responsibilities

UR Medicine Pharmacy is seeking Medication Access Specialists for the Specialty Pharmacy program. The Specialty Pharmacy team works closely with doctors, insurance providers and patient care teams to ensure that medications are available, safe and affordable for patients. The Medication Access Specialist holds an important role within Specialty Pharmacy.  Through collaboration with clinical staff, the Medication Access Specialist ensures that patients have access to high-cost specialty medications. This is accomplished by coordinating the efforts of the clinical staff, pharmacy and insurance companies.

You’re a great candidate for the Medication Access Specialist opportunity if:

• • You are a great communicator and can prioritize your daily workload.
  • You enjoy building meaningful connections by providing exceptional customer service. 
  • You understand the importance of documentation.
  • You enjoy interacting with patients and working closely with a team.
  • You enjoy putting to use your organization and time management skills.
  • You want to work for an organization who values independent thinking, and who fosters learning, growth, and diversity! 

Hours and location

• • Full-Time, day shift schedule of 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm)
  • The Medication Access Specialists work in a call center environment at 120 Corporate Woods, Rochester, NY 14623 (Brighton/Henrietta area). There is an opportunity for hybrid work after onboarding is completed.

Qualifications: Pharmacy experience is not required but is welcomed

Must meet one of the following bullets:

• • Associates Degree in Medical, Administrative or related field with three or more years of relevant experience (i.e. medical office, pharmacy, office coordination etc.)
• • Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) with three or more years of relevant experience (i.e. medical office, pharmacy, office coordination etc.)

Equivalent combination of education and experience

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law.  This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.

All applicants must apply online.

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Pay Range: $19.08 - $25.77 Hourly

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.