Refill Specialist

River Valley Family Health Center•Montrose, CO

13d•$18 - $23•Hybrid

About The Position

River Valley Family Health Centers is looking for a Medication Refill Specialist to join our clinic in Montrose, Colorado. The Medical Assistant position is a full-time position; 40 hours per week. We are a growing, exciting place to work, serving our community in a variety of ways. Come join our team! The Mission of River Valley Family Health Centers is to provide high quality healthcare in an integrated and culturally respectful manner to our community. We offer affordable and easy access to quality care for all, while being an employer of choice. We value patient-centered, quality care, accountability, integrity, and overcoming barriers to care. We are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, ethnicity, military obligations, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, or any other status protected by state or local law.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
BLS certification
Ability to travel between clinics as needed.
Ability to maintain positive working relationships with team members, patients, families, and others.
Ability to utilize a computer for time keeping, documenting electronic medical records, and to complete follow-up tasks.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an approved educational program for Licensed Practical Nurses, Medical Assistant, or pharmacy technician program preferred
Active LPN or Pharmacy Technician certification is preferred, or the ability to obtain a Provisional Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification prior to hire with a full and active certification within 18 months of hire
At least one year of experience in an ambulatory healthcare setting desired
Bilingual candidates are preferred.

Responsibilities

Being the point of contact for patients regarding their prescription medication refill needs.
Refilling prescriptions through provider, patient, or pharmacy requests.
Obtaining prior authorization of medications from the patient’s insurance company.
Coordination of pharmaceutical representatives for drug samples, patient assistance, and learning opportunities.
Encouraging and promoting River Valley services related to medications, such as the pharmacy and the 340B program.
Providing health related education and delivery of compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and their families, including how to take medications correctly, how to get refills, and coordination of follow-up appointments for refills.