Medication Access Coordinator

A Medication Access Coordinator at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth supports specialty pharmacy operations and patient medication access at AdventHealth Bolingbrook in Bolingbrook, Illinois. ### What you'll do - Complete prior authorization forms, negotiate approval status with insurers, and track prescription status for high-cost medications - Enroll patients in patient assistance programs and collaborate with social services and case management to prevent therapy interruptions - Assist pharmacists with letters of medical necessity and peer-to-peer conference coordination - Document and triage patient therapy problems to the appropriate pharmacist and coordinate prescription filling, packaging, and delivery - Conduct patient insurance, benefits, and financial verification through direct patient communication - Support staff training programs for specialty pharmacy technicians and assist with policy and procedure development for high-cost medication reimbursement ### What we're looking for - Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) and Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credentials required - 5+ years of ambulatory or specialty pharmacy experience required - Working knowledge of pharmacy benefit plans, secondary insurance, and copay assistance programs - Ability to interpret prescriptions, apply medical terminology, and perform pharmaceutical calculations - Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) - Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously ### What's included - Pay range: $22.68–$42.19/hour (~$47,174–$87,755 annualized) - Medical, dental, and vision insurance effective day one - Paid time off from day one - 403(b) retirement plan - Four weeks of 100% paid parental leave - Pet benefits and whole-person well-being resources ### About the practice UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a faith-based health system serving the greater Chicago area, with AdventHealth Bolingbrook operating as a full-service community hospital. The specialty pharmacy team works in close coordination with ambulatory clinic staff, pharmacists, and physicians to optimize medication access and therapy continuity for patients on high-cost medications.