Medication Refill Center Pharmacist

BMC Software

2d • $40 - $58

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Medication Refill Center Managers, and according to department policies, procedures, and guidelines, is responsible for managing prescription refill requests submitted to the associated clinical department at Boston Medical Center. The Refill Center Pharmacist is responsible for triage and processing of approvals for refill renewal requests received by the associated medical clinic, utilizing a specified refill protocol and under scope of practice agreement. The Refill Center Pharmacist will work directly with pharmacies, providers and patients and serve as the lead for refill renewals for medications that fall within scope and protocol. The Refill Pharmacist will also triage any need for additional information in order to process requests and facilitate ambulatory engagement for patients when necessary. The Refill Center Pharmacist is responsible for triaging and processing of approvals for refill renewal requests received by the associated clinical departments, utilizing a specified refill protocol and under scope of practice agreement. The Refill Center Pharmacist will work directly with pharmacies, providers and patients and serve as the lead for refill renewals for medications that fall within scope and protocol. The Refill Pharmacist will also triage any need for additional information in order to process requests and facilitate ambulatory engagement for patients when necessary. The Refill Pharmacist will actively recruit patients who are identified to benefit from use of Boston Medical Center Outpatient Pharmacy services. Position: Medication Refill Center Pharmacist Department: Centralized GIM Rx Refill Schedule: Full Time

Requirements

• EDUCATION: Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED: Requires licensure to practice pharmacy in the state of Massachusetts by the hire date.
• EXPERIENCE: Requires at least two to three years related experience.
• KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Work requires a comprehensive understanding of the procedures, systems, and equipment used by pharmacists and technicians in the pharmacy as well as a high level of proficiency in performing pharmacist's duties and responsibilities.
• Work requires a high level of analytical ability, organizational and personal management skill and focus to ensure the concerted approach to operations.
• Practice experience working with as well as revising and/or implementing information systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and telephone communication skills.
• Professional in conduct and demeanor.
• Proficient with standard software used in healthcare office setting (i.e. MS Word, Excel, web browser, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (e.g. PharmD, M.S. or MBA) preferred.
• QS1 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• managing prescription refill requests submitted to the associated clinical department at Boston Medical Center
• triage and processing of approvals for refill renewal requests received by the associated medical clinic, utilizing a specified refill protocol and under scope of practice agreement
• work directly with pharmacies, providers and patients and serve as the lead for refill renewals for medications that fall within scope and protocol
• triage any need for additional information in order to process requests and facilitate ambulatory engagement for patients when necessary
• actively recruit patients who are identified to benefit from use of Boston Medical Center Outpatient Pharmacy services

Benefits

• BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees