at Partnership Health Center in Missoula, Montana, United States
Job Description
BARGAINING UNIT: This position will be covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) once negotiations are complete. Until then, the role will follow current organizational policies and procedures.SCHEDULING/HOURS OF WORK: Regular Full-Time, 40 Hours Per WeekLocated halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula!Partnership Health Center (PHC), 2019 and 2022 winner of the Employer of Choice Award for Missoula, and 2022 winner of the Montana Employer of Choice Award, offers impeccable, integrated services to over 18,000 individuals and families. A 14-site, Federally Qualified Health Center in Missoula County, PHC fulfills its mission through the provision of a full range of primary care services – medical, dental, behavioral health, and an on-site pharmacy with a dedication to attending to the social determinants of health. Please visit our website to see the amazing benefits you will receive by joining our team such as medical (no cost for employee), dental, and vision insurance, loan forgiveness, retirement plan contributions, and generous paid sick and vacation time.DEFINITION:Performs complex activities to develop and maintain medication assistance programs for the Missoula community, in conjunction with a variety of health organizations.REPRESENTATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK:Works with various organizations including Partnership Health Center (PHC) and Providence St. Patrick Hospital to plan, develop and operate medication assistance programs and to train others in the program operations.Develops written operational policies for each program; ensures compliance with policies; and proper reporting of program results.Educates health care providers about the Medication Assistance Program. Provides staff support to the Pharmacy Work Group by arranging meetings, taking notes, preparing meeting minutes, presenting monthly reports and new policies.Interviews patients to determine financial eligibility for patient assistance programs; and completes applications with qualified patients. Acts as liaison between health care providers and patients to facilitate the extensive patient assistance program application process.Maintains medication records for patients involved in the Medication Assistance Program using an Electronic Medical Record System. Completes applications for bulk medication donations from various company programs.Assists Pharmacy Directors and administrative and professional personnel to carry out administrative details for the Medication Assistance Program and the pharmacy.Composes a variety of correspondence and reports. Maintains files of correspondence, forms, reports and other materials. OTHER DUTIES:Performs related work as required or directed.SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of the PHC Pharmacy Directors.SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Serves as lead worker to train and monitor the work of volunteers and students.WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Has numerous contacts with health care providers and staff, other partners in the program and employees of Providence St. Patrick Hospital. Works with Clinical Pharmacy staff and students from the School of Pharmacy at the University of Montana.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:KNOWLEDGE: Considerable knowledge of Patient Assistance Programs. Working knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and pharmacy operating systems. Working knowledge of medical terminology. Basic knowledge of the legal aspects of the practice of pharmacy, and PHC policy regarding prescribing and dispensing medication. Working knowledge of the principles and practices of HIPAA compliance. Working knowledge of the PHC Corporate Compliance Guidelines.SKILLS: S
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