Medication Access Specialist (medication History Technician) - Omc Baton Rouge Pharmacy - Full Time, 7 Days On / 7 Days Off
Ochsner Health
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, US
On-site
Medication history management
Electronic health record (ehr) documentation
Patient communication
Ochsner Health is seeking a Medication Access Specialist for their Baton Rouge Pharmacy, a full-time role that requires working 7 days on and 7 days off. The position involves ensuring patients' compliance with medications, assisting providers, and maintaining accurate medication history information
Job Summary
This job assists providers by ensuring patients' compliance with medications, lab monitoring, adherence to medication therapy, authorizing medication refills, maintaining accurate pharmacy preferences, identifying discrepancies or problems with medication history information, assisting patients with the medication authorization process, and assisting patients with overcoming barriers to accessing medications.
Communicates with patients, families, caregivers, healthcare providers/practitioners, and pharmacy personnel to maintain accurate and complete medication history information while documenting the encounters within the electronic health record (EHR).
Forwards any problems to a pharmacist, provider, or clinic staff to assist with resolution.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 85
Ochsner Health is seeking a Medication Access Specialist for their Baton Rouge Pharmacy, a full-time role that requires working 7 days on and 7 days off. The position involves ensuring patients' compliance with medications, assisting providers, and maintaining accurate medication history information.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Medication history management
Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation
Patient communication
Pharmacy preferences maintenance
Medication authorization process
Nice-to-have
Adaptable communication style
High quality customer service
Problem resolution assistance
Key Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent
2 years of experience as a pharmacy technician, medical intake, or healthcare employee working with medications
Medication Therapy Management Certification (PTCB) OR NHIA Reimbursement training OR Medication History Certificate (ASHP) within 6 months