Clinical Pharmacy Tech

HealthFirst; Crystal Bay (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

401k contributions

Incentive programs

Job summary

HealthFirst in Nevada is seeking a Pharmacy Technician focused on medication therapy management. You will review medication lists, coordinate refills and new prescriptions, and serve as the member's Pharmacy Navigator to improve adherence and reduce gaps in therapy.

You will collaborate with HealthFirst pharmacists and external partners to implement MTM interventions, communicate with providers, and assist in accessing medications for patients facing financial barriers.

Qualifications

• Diploma or GED required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with patients and providers.
• Experience discussing medications with patients, providers and pharmacists.
• PTCB/NHA certification or licensed Pharmacy Technician in good standing.
• Bilingual skills and MTM Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review medication lists to remove barriers and promote adherence as the Pharmacy Navigator.
• Coordinate refills, new prescriptions, and appointments for members.
• Communicate medication treatment plans with pharmacists and external partners.
• Monitor member medication adherence with community pharmacies.
• Conduct patient health assessments to identify barriers to adherence.
• Handle member and provider communications by phone (in person when required).
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

High School Diploma or GED

Clear written and verbal communication

Experience communicating with patients

Bilingual skills

Education

Nationally certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB/NHA) or licensed Pharmacy Technician

Medication Therapy Management Certificate

Job description

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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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.