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Temporary - Ambulatory Care - Pharmacy Technician - Medication Access Specialist - OSC Pharmacotherapy Clinic - Full Time - 8 Hour - Days

John Muir Health·Walnut Creek, California

$38 - $51/hr·Full Time·
On Site
·2-5 yrs
·Posted 7 days ago
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About the role

The Medication Access Specialist supports ambulatory care pharmacy programs to ensure patient medication access. This includes handling prior authorizations, financial assistance processes, and medication refills.

Job description

The Medication Access Specialist is responsible for supporting ambulatory care pharmacy programs that support patient medication access. The position is responsible for providing support to prior authorization (PA) and financial assistance (FA) processes, medication refills, and other related patient support activities. This role focuses on completing prior authorizations, communicating with insurers and clinic staff, working on refill protocols, to prevent therapy interruptions. The Specialist serves as a key liaison between patients, providers, payers, and pharmacy teams to ensure smooth medication access.

Education

  • High School Graduate or Equivalent - Required or Equivalent
  • Completion of Pharmacy Technician Program - Preferred

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience as a licensed Pharmacy Technician in a clinical, ambulatory care, or specialty pharmacy setting – Required

Additional Experience Preferences

  • Demonstrated experience with prior authorizations (PAs), insurance verification, and medication access workflows
  • Proficient in using electronic health records (EHRs), pharmacy benefit tools, and prior authorization portals (e.g., CoverMyMeds, Surescripts, etc)
  • Experience collaborating with pharmacists, providers, and insurance companies to resolve access barriers and support patient adherence
  • Strong understanding of specialty and high-cost medications, including coordination with patient assistance programs (PAPs) and manufacturer hubs

Certifications/Licensures

  • Pharmacy Tech - California Board of Pharmacy – Required
  • CPhT Pharmacy Technician - PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification Board - Required

This position is temporary and expected to last at least until December 31st 2026.This position will be benefit eligible.

Work shift

08.0 - 08

30 - 17:00 No Waive (United States of America)

Pay Range

$38.04 - $51.35

Hourly

Offer amounts are based on demonstrated/relevant experience and/or licensure.

Pay will be adjusted to the local market if hired outside of the Bay Area.

Note

Positions at JMH which are exempt (not eligible for overtime) under the level of Manager are listed as hourly for compensation purposes on this posting. The work shift will contain the word ‘exempt’ on it.

Scheduled weekly hours: 40

Requirements

Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience as a licensed Pharmacy Technician, preferably in a clinical or ambulatory care setting. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and completion of a Pharmacy Technician Program is preferred.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Electronic Health Records
  • Insurance Verification
  • Prior Authorizations
  • Patient Assistance Programs
  • Medication Access Workflows
  • Pharmacy Benefit Tools

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Competitive Salary
  • Employee Recognition Programs

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$38 - $51/hr
Location
Walnut Creek, California
Posted
Jul 21, 2026
Application
Employer website
JM

Hiring organization

John Muir Health

John Muir Health is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health care organization east of San Francisco serving patients in Contra Costa, Alameda and southern Solano Counties. It includes a network of more than 1,000 primary care and specialty physicians, more than 6,000...

Salary listed on 29 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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