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Company: MedStar Medical Group
Location: Elkridge, MD
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Not specified

Description

General Summary of Position
Under pharmacist supervision, the Clinical Access Specialist- Pharmacy Technician acts as the first point of welcome for the caller on behalf of MedStar Pharmacies. The technician resolves all customer questions and requests, and facilitates communication between patients and pharmacy staff, advocating on the patient behalf to ensure that all needs are met and to promote the perfect patient experience. MedStar Pharmacy is committed to providing world-class, compassionate care to every patient, every time, at every touch point. All associates are accountable for their role in meeting patient experience standards.


Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
  • Demonstrates behaviors consistent with MedStar Health mission, vision, goals, objectives and patient care philosophy.
  • Responsible for inbound call handling to identify and assess patient needs quickly and accurately.
  • Performs customer service functions such as: greeting patients, taking in refill requests, new prescriptions, patient demographics and insurance information; calls doctors for refill authorizations and pre-authorizations. Troubleshoots patients' questions and concerns.
  • Displays characteristics of inquiry, empathy, courtesy and respect during communication with patients.
  • Solves problems systematically, using sound business judgment.
  • Ensures complete communication (closes the loop and follow up) between all patient groups, including pharmacy associates, physicians, and insurance plans, in an appropriate and timely manner.
  • Processes refills, including updating demographics, insurance plans, and prescription information under the supervision of a pharmacist and according to policy; brings to the attention of a pharmacist any claims requiring overrides or interventions; troubleshoots insurance claim rejects; and, follows up on problem prescriptions.
  • Acts as the backup for the Centralized Data Entry technicians when necessary, ensuring timely and accurate processing of prescriptions in the pharmacy queues.
  • May occasionally be asked to cover a shift or assist at a pharmacy site.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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    Minimum Qualifications
    Education

    • High School Diploma or GED required or
    • equivalent. required

    Experience

    • 3-4 years Pharmacy technician experience in a retail setting or equivalent training required
    • 1-2 years Telephone customer service experience equivalent (i.e. call center, front desk reception, medical office, etc.) preferred

    Licenses and Certifications

    • Must have successfully completed the pharmacy technician certification through the nationally accredited certification examination of PTCB or ExCpt required and
    • Pharmacy technician licensure or registration as required by the state(s) where the pharmacy / pharmacies are located. required

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Basic computer skills.
    • Basic math skills.
    • Verbal and written communication skills.


    Why MedStar Health?
    At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

    • Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
    • Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
    • Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
    • More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

    About MedStar Health
    MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

    MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.


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