Outreach Pharmacy Specialist

Are you passionate about making a difference in healthcare? We’re looking for a Certified Pharmacy Technician to join the Senior Care Outreach and Retention team.  As a Pharmacy Specialist, you’ll be the frontline of our Senior Care Team, guiding members through their healthcare journey and making a positive impact on their lives. In this role your primary focus will be on medication adherence and plan education to keep our members safe and healthy!  This remote position offers a Monday-Friday work schedule.  Please note:  Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) is required for this role. 

Job Responsibilities

• Reviewing, updating, maintaining and monitoring pharmacy information disseminated to external and internal customers (as necessary).
• Conducting outbound educational telephone calls regarding medication adherence to members, prescribers and pharmacists as directed.
• Motivating members to become compliant by refilling their prescriptions and/or coordinating necessary communication or scheduling with providers and pharmacies.
• Handling customer service inquiries and problems via the telephone.

Job Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

• 2 years - Experience in a retail pharmacy required
• 1 year - Experience in a pharmacy setting with knowledge in medical terminology required
• 1 year - Technical or operational experience required

Skills\Certifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB or NHA) required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint)
• Must be a team player, be organized and have the ability to handle multiple projects
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks involving critical deadlines with little or no supervision as well as part of a team
• Experience in a call center or customer service environment.

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