About this opportunity
HealthFirst lists this Pharmacy tech medical support opportunity in iowa city, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for providing member medication counseling and assistance to minimize gaps in treatment by collaborating with various teams across Healthfirst and with our community partners of pharmacists and providers.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Performs review of medication lists to understand and eliminate barriers to medication therapy while serving as the members 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
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. HF Management Services, LLC complies with all applicable laws and regulations. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, military status, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, height and weight, familial status, marital status, or unemployment status, as well as any other legally protected basis. HF Management Services, LLC shall not discriminate against any disabled employee or applicant in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant is otherwise qualified.
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Hiring Range*:
Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $48,600 - $65,960
All Other Locations (within approved locations): $42,200 - $62,400
As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.
In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.
*The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.
Who can apply
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