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Medication Access Coordinator

Des Moines, IAOnsiteFull TimePosted 22 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • CPhT
  • State of Iowa Registration
  • Microsoft Office products
  • Mandatory Reporter training
  • patient care
  • confidentiality
  • regulatory compliance

Nice to have

  • Electronic Medical Records systems
  • health care payers
  • specialty pharmacy operations

Role summary

MercyOne is seeking a full-time Medication Access Coordinator to join their Pharmacy team. This role provides integrated support for medication adherence and prescription assistance programs, working closely with patients, pharmacists, and clinicians. Responsibilities include facilitating medication adherence support, performing tasks requiring independent judgment, and liaising between patients, pharmacies, payers, and providers. The position requires a High School diploma or GED, at least 3 years of experience in pharmacy-related tasks, and CPhT certification with State of Iowa Registration. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is necessary, with EMR systems and healthcare payer knowledge being highly preferred.

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:


Posting Job Description

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Medication Access Coordinator!


As a Medication Access Coordinator at MercyOne, you will:

  • Provide integrated support to patients, pharmacists, and other clinicians by facilitating our medication adherence and prescription assistance programs and is related to the growth and maintenance of Pharmacy business operations
  • Work closely with patients, clinicians, and our specialty pharmacy business line to deliver a full continuum of medication adherence support utilizing various tools and applications
  • Be responsible for performing assigned tasks that require ability for independent judgment and increased competency skills relating to patient medication therapy
  • Be responsible for liaising between patients, pharmacies, payers, and providers with high accountability for follow through and task management

Schedule: 

  • 40 hours a week
  • Day shift

General Requirements: 

  • High School diploma or GED required 
  • Must be at least 18 years of age 
  • At least 3 years of experience in pharmacy-related tasks, including health benefit investigations, prior authorization support, patient financial assistance, medical terminology, diagnoses, and procedures
  • CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician) and State of Iowa Registration prior to employment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products 
  • Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records systems highly preferred 
  • Ability to work across business lines effectively and communicate clearly with colleagues and patients/customers 
  • Knowledge of health care payers and specialty pharmacy operations highly preferred 
  • Completion of Mandatory Reporter training within 3 months of hire, with competency assessments in patient care, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance completed annually 

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!


Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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