Medication Coordinator

St Thomas Community Health Center

Job Location:

New Orleans, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Training & development
Vision insurance

The Medication Coordinator assists in the implementation of the delivery of health care services by responding to medication refill requests of patients. He/She processes refill requests electronically and ensuring all information is accurate and complete. He/She demonstrates actions consistent with St. Thomas Community Health Centers Service Principles as duties are performed on a daily basis.

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Education Experience & Training:

High School Diploma or GED 3 years of human services experience preferably in pharmacy services
Must be over 21 years old. BLS preferred; Knowledge of over-the-counter medicines and common prescriptions; required -

B. Other Qualifications:

Ability to work efficiently under pressure ability to set priorities self directed and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Mandatory:
Ability to develop a rapport with patients.

Medical terminology.

Knowledge of computers.

Telephone skills.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Good organizational skills.

Essential Job Duties
Completes medication refill request or electronic prescribing of medications based on the clinics protocol for prescription refills.

Demonstrates knowledge of commonly prescribed medications..

Completes tasks related to medication prescribing and refill requests.

Demonstrates knowledge of financial assistance available to patients and informs patient(s).

Submit prior authorizations as necessary.

Collaborates with pharmacies to ensure patient medications are prescribed and/or delivered as appropriate.

Demonstrates knowledge of insurance plans specifically regarding those medications that are covered or are not covered by the plan.

Ensure all tasks provided and associated with patient care patient administrative processes and related duties complies with all regulatory and accreditation standards as well as clinic policies and procedures.

Provides excellent telephone communication

Documents any patient interaction accurately in the EHR (messages phone calls etc.)

Returns patient phone calls within 24 to 72 hours.

Checks and responds to tasks phone messages in a timely manner

Completes appropriate documentation

Utilizes computer system to retrieve medical information

Completes all paperwork/computerized information related to patient care and medications

Completes appropriate documentation

Utilizes computer system to retrieve medical information

Completes all paperwork/computerized information related to patient care and medications

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

St. Thomas Community Health Center is committed to equal employment opportunity as a sound business practice. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicants or employees race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age disability or any characteristic protected by law.

Required Experience:

Benefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offParental leaveTraining & developmentVision insuranceThe Medication Coordinator assists in the implementation of the delivery of health care services by responding to medication refill requests of patients. He/She processes re...

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Training & development
Vision insurance

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Education Experience & Training:

B. Other Qualifications:

Ability to work efficiently under pressure ability to set priorities self directed and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Mandatory:
Ability to develop a rapport with patients.

Medical terminology.

Knowledge of computers.

Telephone skills.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Good organizational skills.

Essential Job Duties
Completes medication refill request or electronic prescribing of medications based on the clinics protocol for prescription refills.

Demonstrates knowledge of commonly prescribed medications..

Completes tasks related to medication prescribing and refill requests.

Demonstrates knowledge of financial assistance available to patients and informs patient(s).

Submit prior authorizations as necessary.

Collaborates with pharmacies to ensure patient medications are prescribed and/or delivered as appropriate.

Demonstrates knowledge of insurance plans specifically regarding those medications that are covered or are not covered by the plan.

Provides excellent telephone communication

Documents any patient interaction accurately in the EHR (messages phone calls etc.)

Returns patient phone calls within 24 to 72 hours.

Checks and responds to tasks phone messages in a timely manner

Completes appropriate documentation

Utilizes computer system to retrieve medical information

Completes all paperwork/computerized information related to patient care and medications

Completes appropriate documentation

Utilizes computer system to retrieve medical information

Completes all paperwork/computerized information related to patient care and medications

Required Experience:

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St Thomas Community Health Center

St. Thomas Community Health Center is your medical home, offering high quality, affordable care. We offer convenient same day and next day appointments.

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