Transition of Care Pharmacy Specialist

LVHN; Allentown (Lehigh County); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, PA, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support patients during the transition from hospital to home. You will assist pharmacists, label and dispense medications, and coordinate post-discharge follow-up to optimize medication management and reduce readmissions.

The role involves documenting transitions in patient records, helping enroll patients in the pharmacy software, reviewing insurance coverage, and collaborating with the care team to resolve

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years pharmacy experience.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong math and numerical counting skills.
• Proficient with basic computer systems.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work with a interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Understanding of prescription insurance coverage.

Aufgaben

• Assist in promoting a safe and effective patient discharge plan related to patient medications.
• Assure all medications are properly labeled, verified by a pharmacist, and dispensed in a timely manner.
• Document all transition-related activities in patient record.
• Fill medication orders accurately and efficiently.
• Coordinate the delivery of medications to the bedside.
• Assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing prescription orders and coordinating post-discharge follow-up care.
• Prioritize workload, maintain organization, and coordinate activities with other healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to resolve medication order discrepancies.
• Communicate patient medication related questions or concerns to the pharmacist.
• Support efforts to reduce hospital readmissions by ensuring proper medication adherence.
• Assist in enrolling patients in pharmacy software system.
• Assist in reviewing coverage and affordability with patients and identifying payment options.

Kenntnisse

Pharmacy experience

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Basic computer skills

Math skills

Understanding prescription insurance

CPhT

RPT

Ausbildung

High School Diploma/GED

CPhT Certification

RPT Certification

Jobbeschreibung

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, PA, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support patients during the transition from hospital to home. You will assist pharmacists, label and dispense medications, and coordinate post-discharge follow-up to optimize medication management and reduce readmissions.

The role involves documenting transitions in patient records, helping enroll patients in the pharmacy software, reviewing insurance coverage, and collaborating with the care team to resolve