Location: Jefferson City, MO
Shift: Days
Department: Pharmacy
Salary Range: $19.15 - $30.23/hour

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a dynamic and dedicated individual to join our team as a Pharmacy Technician, Patient Medication Liaison. We are seeking a candidate who not only possesses the technical skills required for the position but also embodies a commitment to enhancing the patient experience. The ideal candidate will excel in conducting prospective financial reviews, identifying and referring eligible patients to medication assistance programs. Your role will involve coordinating medication delivery prior to appointments, demonstrating a keen ability to pre-screen patients for payment sources and address reimbursement issues efficiently. Effective communication is key, as you will be fostering relationships between clinics, hospitals, patients, and pharmacies. If you are a motivated individual with a high school diploma or equivalent, along with the aspiration to obtain Pharmacy Technician licensure by the Missouri Board of Pharmacy, we invite you to apply. Join us in making a positive impact on patient care and contribute to the collaborative and innovative environment at MU Health Care.

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ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region. As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years

* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

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High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired. Must apply prior to hire for Pharmacy Technician licensure by the Missouri Board of Pharmacy. Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) within one (1) year as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.