Pharmacy Patient Assitance Program Specialist at Inova

, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pharmacy Technician, Patient Assistance Programs, Medication Adherence, Insurance Review, Collaboration, Patient Education, Inventory Management, Documentation, Epic Knowledge, Pharmacy Work Routines, Mathematics, Drug Names, Third Party Plans, BLS Certification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Inova Health System is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Patient Assistant Program Assistant to join the team. This role will be full-time hybrid Monday – Friday, day shift. Inova is consistently ranked as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. Featured Benefits: Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program. Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day. Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost. Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities. Pharmacy Patient Assistant Program Assistant Job Responsibilities: Research patient prescription information using hospital medical record systems and ensures that all necessary documents are received and completed appropriately. Works collaboratively with clinic staff to educate and inform patients about JH Retail Pharmacy services and medication assistance options. Reviews high cost medications prescribed for outpatients across Johns Hopkins (JH) Pharmacies, conducts patient insurance and financial review and facilitates adherence to medications by ensuring that patients apply to the appropriate medication assistance program(s) and receive their prescribed medications in a timely manner. Processes PAP (Patient Assistance Program) requests promptly and efficiently per policy with documentation in all appropriate systems. Runs weekly reports to monitor PAP applications still pending/not resolved and takes appropriate action. Receives, stores and maintains PAP medication inventory and maintains correct documentation of PAP inventory from the pharmaceutical manufacturers. Minimum Qualifications: Education: High School or GED. Certification: Registered Pharmacy Technician in the state of Virginia or a Pharmacy intern license. Basic Life Support (BLS) within 3 months of hire. Preferred Qualifications: Experience: Two (2) years hospital experience as a Pharmacy Technician. Must have knowledge of pharmacy work routines, materials, and/or equivalent mathematics and terminology (i.e. brand and generic drug names). Must have knowledge of third party plans and how they are processed. Epic knowledge #LI-MF1 We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Patient Assistance Program Specialist will research patient prescription information and collaborate with clinic staff to educate patients about pharmacy services. They will also process Patient Assistance Program requests and manage medication inventory.