(Urgent) Pharmacy Technician- Patient Authorization and Referral Representative

Company: Providence Non-RN - Oregon
Location: Vancouver
Posted on: July 11, 2025

Job Description:

Description We are seeking a Pharmacy Technician Access Services Representative to provide insurance benefit validation and obtain authorizations for home and ambulatory infusion therapy. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing all new referrals for Providence Infusion and Pharmacy Services Home and Infusion Suite services. This work includes obtaining the order and other required documentation, conferencing with the referral source, the Pharmacist, Infusion Nurse Coordinator and other key stakeholders; and verifying insurance eligibility and benefits; cost of medication, obtaining pre-authorizations and re-authorizations and assisting patients with copay and financial assistance. This position is also responsible for monthly re-verification of insurance eligibility of active patients on service. The admission team member works closely with the Pharmacy and Nursing team regarding all therapy changes and additions keeping patients' profile updated and retrieving new authorizations. The access services team completes financial cost disclosure and other required documents for each ordered therapy and discuss patient's financial obligation before start of care. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Home Services Oregon and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them. Undergoing infusion treatments can be a daunting reality for patients who find themselves with an infection, nutrition, pain management, cancer treatment or chronic condition need. Join Providence Infusion & Pharmacy Services to provide compassionate care, increasing comfort and quality-of-life while helping patients through a difficult time. Required Qualifications: - Upon hire: Oregon Pharmacy Technician License OR Oregon Certified Pharmacy Technician. - 2 years experience with insurance verification, medical claims processing, insurance member enrollment or customer service. - 2 years experience as a pharmacy technician in a specialty setting (e.g. Long Term Care, Infusion or Specialty Pharmacy), OR 3 years pharmacy technician experience in an outpatient pharmacy setting. - 2 years experience with computers in data entry. - Upon hire: In compliance with the Providence Health and Services-OR Human Resources policy 302 Background Checks, a criminal background check is required for this position, based on assigned duties. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience using electronic medical records software. Why Join Providence? Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities. Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons. About Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits. About the Team Providence Home and Community Care (HCC) is a service line within Providence with over 8,000 caregivers and 2,000 volunteers serving nearly 200,000 people a year, in their homes, in clinics and in a variety of congregate living ministries across our seven-state footprint. HCC provides a full range of services and support for people of all ages, especially those facing chronic or life-limiting illnesses. Our core competencies include restorative care, longitudinal care and care through the end of life. Our service lines include assisted living/skilled nursing/rehabilitation, home health, home infusion/pharmacy services, home medical equipment, hospice and palliative care, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), personal home services/private duty care and supportive housing. Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement. Requsition ID: 362440 Company: Providence Jobs Job Category: Pharmacy Job Function: Clinical Care Job Schedule: Full time Job Shift: Day Career Track: Clinical Support Department: 5015 HOME INFUSION PORTLAND OR Address: OR Portland 6410 NE Halsey St Work Location: Halsey Bldg-Home Service East Portland Workplace Type: On-site Pay Range: $22.44 - $34.33 The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. PandoLogic. Category:Pharmaceutical, Keywords:Pharmacy Technician, Location:Vancouver, WA-98661

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