Medication Care Coordinator

GUIDEWELL SANITAS I LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanitas is seeking a Medication Care Coordinator to prepare prescribed medications for outpatient use, enter patient demographics into the pharmacy software, label medications, and provide the prepared medication to the prescribing provider for final review prior to dispensing while always maintaining accuracy and safety for Sanitas patients.

The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and adherence to state laws, with responsibilities including dispensing, prescription adjudication, inventory

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• At least one year of experience in a healthcare clinical setting.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT – state) required.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred.
• Knowledge of electronic health record software and digital scanning software preferred.
• Knowledge of inventory management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications with correct dose and quantity following safety guidelines.
• Process prescription adjudication and insurance claims.
• Manage medication inventory and recalls.
• Assist in medication reconciliation and ensure accurate patient history.
• Perform quality assurance checks and audits for accuracy.
• Collaborate with providers, staff, and patients to resolve issues.
• Maintain clear communication with patients regarding medications.

Skills

Email proficiency

Word processing

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Professional appearance

Education

High School diploma

Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT)

PTCB certification preferred

Job description

“Sanitas is a global healthcare organization expanding across the United States. Our services include primary care, urgent care, nutrition, lab, diagnostic, health care education and resources for our patients. We strive to attract professionals who believe in our mission, vision and are dedicated to the service of our patients and their families creating a memorable experience through compassion, respect, and kindness.”Job SummaryThe Medication Care Coordinator prepares prescribed medication(s) for outpatient use, including entering patient demographics into the pharmacy software system, labeling medications, and providing the prepared medication(s) to the prescribing provider for final review prior to dispensing while always maintaining accuracy and safety for Sanitas patients.Essential Job FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Dispensing Medications - They ensure that the correct medication, dosage, and quantity are provided, following established protocols and safety guidelines. Making sure patients' information, doctors' information, drug information is correct based on state laws.Prescription Adjudication Processing - Pharmacy technicians process prescription orders received from healthcare providers by verifying all medication related details. Also run medications through insurance to adjudicate live claims and collect copayments that may be due.Inventory Management - Manage the inventory of medications in the primary care setting. This includes monitoring stock levels, restocking medications, and ensuring proper storage conditions are maintained. They may also assist with medication ordering and managing medication recalls or expirations.Medication Reconciliation - Pharmacy technicians assist in the medication reconciliation process, which involves comparing a patient's current medication regimen with newly prescribed medications to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy. They work closely with healthcare providers and patients to ensure a comprehensive medication history is documented.Quality Assurance - Responsible for maintaining high standards of quality assurance in medication dispensing. This includes performing regular checks and audits to verify accuracy, checking medication expiry dates, and following established protocols to minimize errors and ensure patient safety.Interprofessional Collaboration - Working alongside medical staff and assisting with health care related tasks. Working with providers, CCA's, and PRC's to achieve the best health care possible.Customer Relations - Helping communicate medications related information and issues to patients. Assisting in solving real time problems and utilizing empathy and active listening to achieving solutions.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.Required EducationHigh School diploma required.Required ExperienceAt least one year of experience in a healthcare clinical setting.Required Licenses and CertificationsRegistered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT – state).Required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesProficient using email and word processing software.Pleasant speaking voice and demeanor.Good communication skills.Teamwork skills.Problem Solving skills.Neat, professional appearance.Preferred QualificationsPharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred.Primary and/or urgent care clinical assisting experience preferred.At least one year of experience in a retail pharmacy setting is preferred.Knowledge of electronic health record software and digital scanning software preferred.Knowledge of inventory management is preferred.Financial ResponsibilitiesThis position currently handles physical money or negotiates contracts.Between $500 and $50,000 handled annually.Budget ResponsibilitiesThis position has budget responsibilities.Between $500 and $50,000 handled annually.LanguagesEnglishAdvancedSpanishPreferredCreolePreferredTravelNot requiredN/APhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Includes all patient-facing clinical staff ( Medical Assistants, Phlebotomists, Mammography Technologists, Radiologic Technologists, Multi-Specialty staff, Providers) as well as Facilities Technicians. These positions typically require prolonged standing and walking, frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling of equipment or supplies (up to 50 pounds), manual dexterity, and compliance with infection control and safety protocols. Facilities Technicians may also perform repairs, renovations, remodeling, preventive maintenance, and use tools and equipment to support our medical centers.Environmental ConditionsInside: The employee is subject to environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The worker is subject to noise; there may be sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.Physical/Environmental ActivitiesPlease indicate with an X the frequency for the activities that apply to the essential functions of the job based on the chart below. Please select Not Required for physical demands that aren’t essential to job performance.Working ConditionNot RequiredOccasionally(1-33%)Frequently(34-66%)Constantly(67-100%)Must be able to travel to multiple locations for work (i.e.travel to attend meetings, events, conferences).XMay be exposed to outdoor weather conditions of cold,heat, wet, and humidity.XMay be exposed to outdoor or warehouse conditions of loudnoises, vibration, fumes, dust, odors, and mists.XMust be able to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, or other equipment.XSubject to exposure to hazardous material.X