Medication Affordability Program Pharmacist

Indiana University Health System • Plainfield, NJ

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About The Position

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day. Sound like a perfect match? Apply now - we can't wait to hear from you!

Description: The Medication Affordability Program Pharmacist collaborates with the pharmacy technicians to support patients in accessing affordable medications by coordinating financial assistance programs, managing applications, and ensuring compliance with program requirements. This role works closely with pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, providers, and patients to reduce medication cost barriers and improve adherence.

Support IMAP pharmacy technicians in areas that may require pharmacist knowledge/expertise/license including but not limited to the following:
Medication interchanges based on coverage and/or available programs
Preferred product by payor and/or available assistance program
Alternative dosage form
Clinical patient information/reviews for application process
Serve as a resource for the pharmacy technician in workflow
Educates patients on available medication use and/or financial assistance options and guides them through the process.
Documents all interactions and program activities in the pharmacy system or designated software.
Assist with quality assurance/improvement activities, training, data/metric analysis

Requirements

• Requires Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor's of Science in Pharmacy prior to 2006
• Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Requires current Indiana Pharmacist license or eligibility for Indiana licensure as a Pharmacist.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of an ASHP accredited PGY1 or PGY2 residency may be required.
• Board certification or other specialized training may be required.
• May require travel to IU Health facilities.
• May require weekend rotations.

Responsibilities

• Support IMAP pharmacy technicians in areas that may require pharmacist knowledge/expertise/license including but not limited to the following: Medication interchanges based on coverage and/or available programs, Preferred product by payor and/or available assistance program, Alternative dosage form, Clinical patient information/reviews for application process
• Serve as a resource for the pharmacy technician in workflow
• Educates patients on available medication use and/or financial assistance options and guides them through the process.
• Documents all interactions and program activities in the pharmacy system or designated software.
• Assist with quality assurance/improvement activities, training, data/metric analysis

Benefits

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level