PATIENT MEDICATION LIAISON - SPECIALTY

MU Health Care
dental insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance
United States, Missouri, Columbia
1 Hospital Drive (Show on map)
Nov 05, 2024
. Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 5pm (shift will be within these days/times) Address One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO; 1601 Old 63 South, Columbia, MO Department: Pharmacy Compensation: * Base Pay Range: $19.15 - $30.23/hour, based on experience ABOUT THE JOB Join our dynamic Mizzou Specialty Pharmacy team as a patient medication liaison, where your expertise will make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community! Mizzou Specialty Pharmacy partners with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive management of chronic, complex, and rare diseases. In this rewarding role, you'll be improving the lives of our patients by ensuring they are able to afford their specialty medications. You will assist with prior authorizations, copay assistance, and refill logistics while collaborating closely with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals. We value your ability to communicate effectively with patients and multidisciplinary care teams, providing exceptional customer service at every interaction. Join us at MU Health Care, where your empathy, precision, and dedication to patient well-being will thrive, and you'll be an integral part of our commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare services. Come be a part of our caring and dynamic team where your potential for growth and impact is boundless! ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region. As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career. Learn more about MU Health Care. Learn more about living in mid-Missouri. EMPLOYEE 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. DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION 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. . 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. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS One (1) year of college. Two (2) years of retail pharmacy experience. Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs. Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.