Job Information
Healthfirst Remote Clinical Pharmacy Technician in Remote, New York
Duties & Responsibilities:
Performs review of medication lists to understand and eliminate barriers to medication therapy while serving as the member's Pharmacy Navigator to achieve proper medication adherence, minimize gaps in therapy, and prevent medication related adverse events
Facilitates member access to medication(s) by obtaining refills, facilitating new prescriptions, setting up appointments, facilitating access to medications for members experiencing financial issues, aligning refills to reduce frequency of pharmacy visits, documenting the care delivered, and communicating information to other providers
Partners with Healthfirst Pharmacists and other internal and external partners to communicate a medication treatment plan and/or coordinate and integrate an MTM intervention within the broader healthcare management services
Partners with community pharmacies to monitor and communicate member medication adherence
Performs patient health assessments to collect information regarding patient medication profile (prescriptions, OTC medications, and/or homeopathic/herbal therapy) to identify potential barriers which could lead to poor medication adherence including medication and/or patient-related factors, or access to care
Handles member and provider communications telephonically (in person may be required in certain situations)
Additional duties as necessary
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
Work experience requiring written and verbal communication that is clear, concise, grammatically correct, and professional
Experience communicating with patients, providers, and pharmacists on medication and medication related issues
Either nationally certified Pharmacy Technician in good standing (i.e., PTCB, NHA) or registered or licensed Pharmacy Technician in good standing
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual skills
Medication Therapy Management Certificate
Compliance & Regulatory Responsibilities: Partner with community pharmacies to communicate member medication adherence
License/Certification: Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician in good standing (i.e., PTCB, NHA) or registered or licensed Pharmacy Technician in good standing
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