Clinical Pharmacy Liaison

East Boston Neighborhood Health Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health center in Boston seeks a Clinical Pharmacy Liaison to assist patients with medication access and support daily pharmacy operations. The ideal candidate is a PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician with at least 3 years of experience. Responsibilities include scheduling appointments, handling medication-related issues, and advocating for patient access to medications. The role requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication skills, with opportunities for career development in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in pharmacy, or related field.
• Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPHT-ADV) or obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Certificates must be in Regulatory Compliance, Billing and Reimbursement, Medication Therapy Management, and Medication History.

Responsibilities

• Support the clinical pharmacy team in daily operations.
• Assist with triage of Clinical Pharmacy referrals.
• Advocate for patient access and resolve medication-related access issues.

Skills

PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Strong communication skills

Education

Registered with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy

Tools

Epic

Willow

Job description

Overview

Clinical Pharmacy Liaison — Full-Time (40 hours).

Clinical Pharmacy Liaison works closely with patients, providers, and pharmacy staff to ensure smooth, consistent access to medications. This role focuses on supporting patients who are seen by the Clinical Pharmacy team and helping patients overcome barriers to filling their medications to improve patient outcomes and experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the clinical pharmacy team in daily operations.
• Schedule and help prepare patients for clinical pharmacist appointments.
• Assist with triage of Clinical Pharmacy referrals.
• Receive referrals or warm hand-offs to assist patients with medication access.
• Assist with prescription processing and billing issues, including prior authorizations.
• Advocate for patient access and resolve medication-related access issues. Identify Patient Assistance Programs (PAP) to assist patients with medication access-related issues. This includes all aspects of the PAP, including program enrollment and coordination of patients receiving medication(s).
• Review adherence reports and contact patients to identify and address barriers to the medication use process. This may include navigating the health care system to connect patients to different members of the health care team.
• Conduct medication histories.
• Respond to provider questions within the scope of the technician's practice.
• Help manage patients in medication synchronization and adherence programs.
• Act as a liaison across NeighborHealth pharmacy teams and clinical departments.
• Contribute to pharmacy program projects and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support overall pharmacy program as needed.
• Ability to work in a functional team and be able to receive direction and instruction from multiple people, including pharmacists and other team members.

Required Qualifications

• PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician
• Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPHT-ADV) or obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Certificates must be in the following areas:
• • Regulatory Compliance.
  • Billing and Reimbursement.
  • Medication Therapy Management.
  • Medication History.
• Registered with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in pharmacy, or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong communication skills.

Preferred

• Fluent in Spanish.
• Experience with Epic and Willow.
• Familiarity with 340B pricing.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Empathetic, patient-focused, and a team player.
• Comfortable with multitasking and adapting to new workflows.
• Self-driven and able to prioritize tasks.

Details

• Position Type: Full-time, on-site. Typical schedule is M-F; however, evening and weekend support may be needed based on the needs of the Pharmacy Department
• Location: Neighbor Health Campus

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