Medication Access Coordinator

Trinity Health; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Health System is seeking a Medication Access Coordinator at MercyOne North Iowa in Mason City, IA. This role supports medication adherence programs and prescription assistance, coordinating with patients, pharmacists, and clinicians to optimize pharmacy operations.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 18+ years old, 3+ years in pharmacy-related tasks, and preferred CPhT/MA/LPN. Strong MS Office and EMR knowledge are valued, with emphasis on cross-functional communication

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• At least 3 years of pharmacy-related tasks experience, including health benefit investigations, prior authorization support, patient financial assistance, medical terminology, diagnoses, and procedures.
• CPhT, MA, or LPN certification preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records systems highly preferred.
• Ability to work across business lines effectively and communicate clearly with colleagues and patients/customers.
• Knowledge of health care payers and specialty pharmacy operations highly preferred.
• Completion of Mandatory Reporter training within 3 months of hire, with competency assessments in patient care, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance completed annually.

Responsibilities

• Provide integrated support to patients, pharmacists, and clinicians by facilitating medication adherence and prescription assistance programs.
• Work closely with patients, clinicians, and the specialty pharmacy business line to deliver adherence support using various tools and applications.
• Be responsible for performing assigned tasks that require independent judgment and increased competency relating to patient medication therapy.
• Be responsible for liaising between patients, pharmacies, payers, and providers with high accountability for follow through and task management.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

CPhT certification

Microsoft Office

EMR knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne North Iowa is the largest provider of health care services in our region, and we are proudly the largest employer in Cerro Gordo County. Our hospital is a private, not-for-profit health care center, licensed for 346 beds, which serves more than 400,000 inpatients and outpatients each year. In addition, MercyOne North Iowa is ateaching institution. We conduct a Family Medicine Residency, Internal Medicine Residency, Cardiology Fellowship, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency and a School of Radiologic Technology. MercyOne North Iowa is a clinical training site for approximately 500 students from 127 different colleges enrolled in programs for medical laboratory, nursing, paramedic, rehabilitation, medical assistants, pastoral services, physicians and many other medical fields.

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Medication Access Coordinator!

As a Medication Access Coordinator at MercyOne, you will:

• Provide integrated support to patients, pharmacists, and other clinicians by facilitating our medication adherence and prescription assistance programs and is related to the growth and maintenance of Pharmacy business operations
• Work closely with patients, clinicians, and our specialty pharmacy business line to deliver a full continuum of medication adherence support utilizing various tools and applications
• Be responsible for performing assigned tasks that require ability for independent judgment and increased competency skills relating to patient medication therapy
• Be responsible for liaising between patients, pharmacies, payers, and providers with high accountability for follow through and task management

Schedule

• 40 hours a week
• Day shift

General Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• At least 3 years of experience in pharmacy-related tasks, including health benefit investigations, prior authorization support, patient financial assistance, medical terminology, diagnoses, and procedures
• CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician), MA (Medical Assistant), or LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) certification preferred
• For roles in the pharmacy department, candidates must have a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) license or be licensed as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee with certification required within the state’s legally mandated timeframes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records systems highly preferred
• Ability to work across business lines effectively and communicate clearly with colleagues and patients/customers
• Knowledge of health care payers and specialty pharmacy operations highly preferred
• Completion of Mandatory Reporter training within 3 months of hire, with competency assessments in patient care, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance completed annually

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.