Patient Medication Liaison, Anticoagulation Clinic
About The Position
MU Health Care is actively seeking a highly skilled pharmacy technician for our Anticoagulation Clinic Patient Medication Liaison position. In this vital role, you will be supporting the Pharmacy team and our MU Healthcare clinics with activities and initiatives surrounding patients who require anticoagulation monitoring. You will play a key role in collaborating with patients, providers, and pharmacists to improve patient outcomes who are taking specific anticoagulation therapies. Your expertise and exceptional communication will be essential to this position. At MU Health Care, we offer a supportive environment where you can thrive and grow professionally. Your passion for delivering quality healthcare will make you an integral part of our team, providing a high level of service that our patients depend on. If you're a pharmacy technician who's passionate about making a meaningful impact and advancing in your career, we encourage you to apply. Join us in creating a healthier future for our community and become part of an institution committed to delivering top-tier healthcare services. Your dedication, communication skills, and commitment to excellence will flourish at MU Health Care. ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that’s largely a result of the incredible culture and team we’ve built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine. Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to seven hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way. Learn more about MU Health Care. Learn more about living in mid-Missouri.
Requirements
- High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.
- Must apply prior to hire for Pharmacy Technician licensure by the Missouri Board of Pharmacy.
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) within one (1) year as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.
Nice To Haves
- One (1) year of college.
- Two (2) years of retail pharmacy experience.
- Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Responsibilities
- Conduct prospective medication prior authorization services to expedite clinic and discharge workflow and enhance the patient experience.
- Coordinate refill and prescription renewal requests by pre-screening patients for viable payment sources and managing reimbursement issues.
- Facilitate effective working relationships and consistent communication between clinics, hospitals, patients, and pharmacies.
- Identify and refer appropriate patients to medication assistance programs.
- Perform the duties of a pharmacy technician as required and other duties as assigned.
- May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.
Benefits
- Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
- Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
- Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
- Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
- Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
- See a comprehensive list of benefits here.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
