Shields Health Solutions works to integrate specialty pharmacies within hospitals to enhance patient care and improve clinical outcomes. The company’s model a
Specialty Pharmacy Technician – Russian Speaking
Location
New York
Posted
64 days ago
Salary
$55K - $70K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Specialty Pharmacy Technician – Russian Speaking
Shields Health Solutions
• Provides integrated off-site support to patients, pharmacists, and providers. • Works closely with patients to deliver medication adherence support. • Provide “legendary” care to hospital patients by offering custom medication management services. • Serve as an off-site member of the clinic team providing prior authorization, and financial assistance. • Educate prospective pharmacy patients on the hospital pharmacy’s services. • Handle all medication needs of patients. • Grow the specialty pharmacies patient population by adhering to Shields’ programs. • Resolve insurance related issues and complete benefit investigations. • Review patient’s need for financial assistance and secure it when needed. • Document patient information within the hospital EMR and other tools required. • Ensure that patients remain on track with medication regimens. • Secure prescription renewals and assist patients with the awareness of their medications. • Identify medications requiring special storage and handling. • Answer, resolve and triage inbound inquiries. • Achieve operational objectives by inputting data and preparing action plans for follow-up. • Actively participate in process improvement initiatives. • Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential. • Update knowledge through educational opportunities and professional publications. • Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Required 2-3 years, Preferred 3-5 years’ experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- State registered as a pharmacy technician preferred.
- Nationally certified as a CPhT or equivalent strongly preferred but not required.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Exceptional phone skills.
- Comfortable with proactively engaging patients telephonically.
- Comfortable reaching out to on-site clinicians, payors, and pharmacies telephonically.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office particularly Excel and Word.
- Able to quickly learn other programs, adapt to Shields’ unique model/tools.
- Strong organizational skills a must.
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