Pharmacist Assistant- CMA

High Desert Medical Group•Lancaster, CA

6d•$24 - $32

About The Position

High Desert Medical Group is seeking a Pharmacist Assistant to support outreach care in preventative and chronic disease management clinical practices. The role identifies and contacts patients who need screenings, provides patient education, collaborates with clinical pharmacists, providers, and staff to identify care barriers, and follows standard protocols for entering orders on behalf of providers or clinical pharmacists. The assistant performs clinical procedures within the scope of a CMA or LVN and supports medication and vaccine administration documentation, referrals, orders, patient communications, and chronic disease management program records. The position also supports the pharmacy team in identifying patients with uncontrolled chronic diseases, participates in staff huddles and projects, and assists with training and orienting new personnel. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The expected pay range at commencement is $24.09–$32.14 per hour. The position is non-exempt. Compensation may vary based on individualized factors. The total compensation package may include a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, discretionary awards, medical and financial benefits, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and parental leave, depending on the position offered.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Maintain current Certified Medical Assistant certification.
Current BLS certification.
At least one year of medical office or admitting experience.
Computer literate.
Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to handle and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and productivity goals.
Ability to responsibly handle confidential matters.
Ability to work in a multitasking, high-productivity environment.
Reliable, detail-focused, accurate, and organized, with the ability to multitask and prioritize to meet deadlines.
Medical terminology experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of insurance plans.
Ability to type accurately at 20 WPM.
One year of health care experience.
Spanish bilingual proficiency at level 2.

Responsibilities

Maintain current knowledge of diabetes, COPD, CHF, asthma, ESRD, CKD, osteoarthritis, and other disease states.
Conduct 30–40 or more daily outreach calls to patients.
Perform vital signs, fingerstick INR or A1c testing, blood glucose glucometer testing, injections, continuous glucose monitoring equipment training, and other clinic procedures within the scope of a CMA or LVN.
Follow Pharmacy Department policies and procedures and support its mission, vision, and values.
Communicate with pharmacists regarding medication dosing and insulin titrations.
Ensure appropriate handling and accurate documentation of medications and vaccines administered.
Submit necessary referrals.
Submit lab and radiology orders for disease management program patients as needed and communicate this information to patients.
Communicate with IPA physicians and nursing teams to answer questions, request labs, and communicate dosing titrations.
Communicate with in-house physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, patients, staff, and other departments; submit and maintain patient information, including referrals, calls, and lab orders.
Help the pharmacy team identify patients with uncontrolled chronic disease states.
Update disease management program patient enrollment logs, including contact information, call updates, A1c, PCP information, and other necessary information.
Provide continuing patient education.
Assist with training and orientation of new personnel.
Answer department phones courteously and promptly.
Participate in nursing huddles and meetings by identifying problems, providing solutions, and evaluating outcomes.
Participate in designated department or company projects and events.