Pharmacy Technician

Partner's Healthcare; Somerville (MA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support medication adherence within a centralized Population Health Management model.

You will partner with pharmacists and care teams to improve adherence among Medicare Advantage populations and assist across all lines of business for access and affordability. The role emphasizes identifying adherence gaps, conducting patient outreach, and supporting cost-reduction strategies while coordinating with various

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Pharmacy Technician license or Technician Certification (CPhT).
• 2+ years of experience, preferably in a retail pharmacy setting.
• Familiarity with medication refill processes and pharmacy workflows.
• Strong communication skills and comfort engaging patients by phone.
• Basic computer proficiency and experience with electronic health records (EHRs) or pharmacy systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients at risk for medication non-adherence using centralized PHM reports, payer files, registries, refill history, and EHR tools.
• Primarily support Medicare Advantage Star medication adherence measures while addressing adherence gaps across all populations.
• Conduct patient outreach (phone, portal, text as appropriate) to address late refills, access barriers, and affordability concerns.
• Educate patients on refill timing, dosing schedules, and the importance of adherence, within technician scope and under pharmacist guidance.
• Support adherence interventions such as refill synchronization, automatic refills, reminder outreach, and coordination with retail, specialty, and mail-order pharmacies.
• Coordinate with retail, specialty, and mail-order pharmacies to resolve delays, coverage issues, or refill discrepancies.
• Escalate clinical questions, adverse effects, or therapy concern promptly to a pharmacist or licensed clinician.

Skills

Strong communication

Bilingual skills

EHR familiarity

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician license or Certification (CPhT)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Site: Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

MGB is offering a generous $3,000 sign-on bonus to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process. Please note all eligibility will be reviewed before an offer is made.

The Pharmacy Technician - Medication Adherence

supports a centralized Population Health Management (PHM) model by partnering with pharmacists and the broader care team to improve medication adherence, with a primary focus on Medicare Advantage populations while also supporting pharmacy-related access and affordability needs across all lines of business. This role focuses on identifying adherence gaps, conducting patient outreach, resolving access and cost barriers, and supporting interventions that impact Medicare Advantage Star Ratings as well as overall medication adherence and member experience enterprise wide.

Primary Responsibilities

Medication Adherence & Quality Measures Support

• Identify patients at risk for medication non-adherence using centralized PHM reports, payer files, registries, refill history, and EHR tools.


• Primarily support Medicare Advantage Star medication adherence measures while addressing adherence gaps across all populations.


• Conduct patient outreach (phone, portal, text as appropriate) to address late refills, access barriers, and affordability concerns.


• Educate patients on refill timing, dosing schedules, and the importance of adherence, within technician scope and under pharmacist guidance.


• Support adherence interventions such as refill synchronization, automatic refills, reminder outreach, and coordination with retail, specialty, and mail-order pharmacies.

Care Coordination, Access & Affordability

• Support patients across all lines of business (Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, Commercial) with pharmacy-related access and affordability barriers that impact medication adherence.


• Assist with prior authorization follow-up, formulary alternatives, refill coordination, pharmacy transfers, and medication delivery options.


• Support cost-reduction strategies such as generic alternatives, preferred formulary options, pharmacy optimization, manufacturer assistance referrals, and coordination with affordability or financial navigation teams.


• Coordinate with retail, specialty, and mail-order pharmacies to resolve delays, coverage issues, or refill discrepancies.


• Escalate clinical questions, adverse effects, or therapy concern promptly to a pharmacist or licensed clinician.

Documentation, Reporting & Quality Tracking

• Document all patient interactions, outreach attempts, and outcomes accurately in the EHR, PHM platforms, and/or adherence tracking tools.


• Maintain centralized adherence worklists and ensure timely completion of assigned interventions.


• Track and support closure of adherence-related quality gaps tied to Medicare Advantage Star Ratings.


• Assist pharmacists with preparation of reports, audits, and payer requests related to adherence performance.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with pharmacists, medication access coordinators, care managers, and providers to support patient-centered medication management.


• Participate in team huddles or meetings related to adherence initiatives and population health priorities.


• Support workflow optimization and continuous improvement initiatives related to medication adherence programs.

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.


• Pharmacy Technician license or Technician Certification (CPhT).


• 2+ years of experience, preferably in a retail pharmacy setting.


• Familiarity with medication refill processes and pharmacy workflows.


• Strong communication skills and comfort engaging patients by phone.


• Basic computer proficiency and experience with electronic health records (EHRs) or pharmacy systems.

Preferred Skills

• Health Plan / Medicare Advantage experience strongly preferred.


• Background in Medication Adherence from a Health Plan or Hospital strongly preferred.


• Experience supporting Medicare Advantage populations and quality initiatives.


• Experience assisting patients with medication access, affordability, and coverage issues.


• Working knowledge of Medicare Star Ratings and adherence methodologies (e.g., Proportion of Days Covered [PDC]).


• Experience using payer reports, registries, or quality dashboards.


• Bilingual skills.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Shows knowledge of the pharmacology of drugs and the legal aspects of dispensing.


• Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Schedule and Working Model: Full-time, Monday through Friday, standard business hours

Remote with occasional in-office requirements at Assembly Row in Somerville, MA.

On remote workdays, employees must use a stable, secure, and compliant workstation in a quiet environment.

Teams Video is required and must be accessed using MGB-provided equipment.

Remote Type RemoteWork Location 399 Revolution Drive

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Employee Type RegularWork Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay Range $22.84 - $28.30/HourlyGrade 4

EEO Statement

Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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