PeaceHealth is seeking a Clinic Medication Assistant - Family Practice Florence for a 1.0 full time equivalent Non-Exempt position. This position will be working Variable shift with shift durations of Variable.
Req ID: 158549
JOB SUMMARY Responsible for performing administrative and technical support tasks to assist the clinic physicians in providing pharmaceutical care/medication management to their patients.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Responds to requests from patients and pharmacies on prescription refills and order clarifications. Communicates with physicians all requests from patients regarding medication changes, reactions and effectiveness.
- Processes prescription refills based on department protocols.
- Works under the direction of the physician to monitor/manage compliance of patient medication agreements/contracts. This includes:
- verifying that refill requests are within the scope of the agreement.
- reporting all early refill requests or other compliance issues to patientare Team.
- working with Care Teams on compliance verification lab orders.
- Obtains prescription pre-authorizations as required by insurance carriers. Alerts physicians to insurance requirements. Provides information to physicians on alternative medications within insurance guidelines.
- Provides patient instruction and enrollment assistance with Prescription Assistance programs and SunRx. Helps to identify patients who would benefit from these programs. Works with patients and Prescription Assistance programs to verify patient eligibility for the program and specific medications. Enrolls patients in SunRx program. Prints SunRX card.
- Schedules Pharmaceutical Rep. for sample appointments. Verifies that sample medications accepted into the Clinics are within JACHO guidelines. Monitors sample inventory. Monitors medication expiration dates.
- Enters prescription/medication information into medical record. Works directly with MOA and Physicians to ensure accuracy of medications.
- Works with RN Care Managare to provide continuity of care for patients who are on the RN Care Manageranel. on. Communicates concerns regarding medications, refills and any noncompliance issues.
- Performs medication reconciliations on Short Stay, Surgery, Home Health and Hospice patients.
- Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: - High school diploma or equivalent preferred
EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:
- Minimum of one year experience as MOA, Pharmacy Clerk or Pharmacy Technician preferred.
- Prior pharmacy experience preferred.
- Demonstrated customer services experience required.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
- Must pass ExCPT Pharmacy Exam within two years of hire into position.
OTHER SKILLS: - Excellent customer service skills.
- Proficient computer and keyboarding skills including MS Office applications.
- Attention to detail, accuracy.
PHMG PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS
- Work requires moderate physical exertion 34 to 65% of the time.
- Ability to lift objects weighing 80 lbs. or less.
- Work requires frequent exposure to minor cold, heat, poor ventilation or sharp instruments. Reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids daily.
- Job duties frequently require intense concentration and attention to detail (34-65% of work time).
Please apply online to be considered. For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.
About PeaceHealth
PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a not-for-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, a multi-specialty medical group practice with more than 900 providers and 10 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest. In 1890, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace founded what has become PeaceHealth. Today, PeaceHealth is the legacy of its founding Sisters and continues with a spirit of respect, stewardship, collaboration and social justice in fulfilling its Mission.
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Location: Florence, Primary Care/IMC (504)
Job Category: Allied, Ancillary & Clinical Support
Shift: Variable
Shift Length: Variable
FTE: 1.0
Work Type: Full Time
Hourly compensation starts at: $13.02, more depending on experience
Required Certifications/Licensure: Basic Life Support
PeaceHealth is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified job applicants and employees without regard to the following statuses: protected veteran; qualified individual with a disability; race; ethnicity; religion; gender; pregnancy; gender identity; national origin; age; genetic information; sexual orientation; or any other protected status in accordance with local, state, or federal laws.
The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of caregivers assigned to this job.
Posting Notes: Florence || Allied, Ancillary & Clinical Support || Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, LPN || Full Time || FAMILY PRACTICE SVCS
