Medication Adherence Liaison | Specialty Pharmacy

Singing River Health System•Pascagoula, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day. With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day. The Medication Adherence Liaison, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, ensures patients receive the correct medication and packages and labels prescriptions. He/She complies with the standards, ethics, laws and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy, including the MS Board of Pharmacy and all accrediting organizations as applicable. Critical to this position is a person who is able to establish strong and credible relationships with patients, clinicians and pharmacy staff. Applicants should be results-oriented with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on high patient quality and service. A natural forward-planner who critically assesses own performance. Mature, well-presented, professional and comfortable in dealing with others both in-person and on the phone. Applicant must be reliable, tolerant, and determined; an empathic communicator, able to see things from the other person's point of view. Most importantly, person must be able to work as a member of a close-knit team. Singing River is both a mission-driven healthcare provider and one of the largest employers on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. They offer best-of-industry benefits, scheduling options, and professional pathways for employees. Within each of their three hospitals and 50+ primary care and specialty clinics, you'll find a team devoted to quality, teamwork, and service.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Must be a registered Pharmacy Technician by the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy
3-5 years’ experience
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette
Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.)
Must have intermediate knowledge of MS Outlook and Word
Must be able to understand basic pharmaceutical and medical technology
Must have knowledge of sterile procedures and techniques
Must be knowledgeable of medical abbreviations, medication strengths, IV solutions, generic and brand name medications, and basic pharmacy operations

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a pharmacy technician training program
Certification as a Pharmacy Technician by the Pharmacy Technicians Certification Board (PTCB) OR the National Healthcare Association (NHA); certification must be maintained as specified or required by the examining authority
Preferred 5-8 years as a Pharmacy Technician

Responsibilities

Ensures patients receive the correct medication
Packages and labels prescriptions
Complies with the standards, ethics, laws and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy, including the MS Board of Pharmacy and all accrediting organizations as applicable