Pharmacy Coordinator

Job Description

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for assisting pharmacist with their daily roles. Includes medication reconciliation, receiving verbal and written requests for prior authorization from pharmacist and physicians and is responsible for supporting and assisting in the coordination of Pharmacy Services activities including claims utilization analysis, prescription plan design, correspondence and special projects. Must maintain performance in compliance with origination or department goals and in compliance with regulatory agencies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Assist the pharmacist in the areas of clerical activities while under the Pharmacist's supervision
• Assist pharmacist in health care insurance for non-covered medications
• Conducts medication reconciliation with members and team to assess progress
• Works on medium to large-sized individual or multiple projects, usually with multiple computer environments where design is very complex
• Contributes to team success
• Organize and file records
• Maintain confidentiality in compliance of Federal HIPPA Regulations.
• All other duties as directed by management.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $18 - $20 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, licensure, skills, and experience.

The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered.

Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

As one of the fastest growing Independent Physician Associations in Southern California, Regal Medical Group, Lakeside Community Healthcare Affiliated Doctors of Orange County, offers a fast-paced, exciting, welcoming and supportive work environment. Opportunities abound, and enterprising, capable, focused people prosper with us. We promote teamwork, nurture learning, and encourage advancement for all of our employees. We want to see you excel, because we believe that your success is our success.

Full Time Position Benefits:

The success of any company depends on its employees. For us, employee satisfaction is crucial not only to the well-being of our organization, but also to the health and wellness of our members. As such, we are firmly dedicated to providing our employees the options and resources necessary for building security and maintaining a healthy balance between work and life.

Our dedication to our staff is evident in our comprehensive benefits package. We offer a very generous mixture of benefits, including many employer-paid options.

Health and Wellness:

• Employer-paid comprehensive medical, pharmacy, and dental for employees
• Vision insurance
• Zero co-payments for employed physician office visits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Behavioral Health Services

Savings and Retirement:

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Income Protection Insurance

Other Benefits:

• Vacation Time
• Company celebrations
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• License Renewal CEU Cost Reimbursement Program
• Business-casual working environment
• Sick days
• Paid holidays
• Mileage

Employer will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the LA City Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Requirements

Education and / or Experience:

• Minimum of six months to a year in a healthcare environment
• Licensed Pharmacy Technician (Preferred)
• High school graduate including courses in typing, English and computer skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology is desirable
• Some knowledge of managed care principles
• Some knowledge of health care financial and payer issues
• Computer skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Time management and prioritization skills

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