Description and Requirements The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for providing member medication counseling and assistance to minimize gaps in treatment by collaborating with various teams across Healthfirst and with our community partners of pharmacists and providers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Performs review of medication lists to understand and eliminate barriers to medication therapy while serving as the member's Pharmacy Navigator to achieve proper medication adherence, minimize gaps in therapy, and prevent medication related adverse eventsFacilitates member access to medication(s) by obtaining refills, facilitating new prescriptions, setting up appointments, facilitating access to medications for members experiencing financial issues, aligning refills to reduce frequency of pharmacy visits, documenting the care delivered, and communicating information to other providersPartners with Healthfirst Pharmacists and other internal and external partners to communicate a medication treatment plan and/or coordinate and integrate an MTM intervention within the broader healthcare management servicesPartners with community pharmacies to monitor and communicate member medication adherencePerforms patient health assessments to collect information regarding patient medication profile (prescriptions, OTC medications, and/or homeopathic/herbal therapy) to identify potential barriers which could lead to poor medication adherence including medication and/or patient-related factors, or access to careHandles member and provider communications telephonically (in person may be required in certain situations)Additional duties as necessary

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institutionWork experience requiring written and verbal communication that is clear, concise, grammatically correct, and professionalExperience communicating with patients, providers, and pharmacists on medication and medication related issuesEither nationally certified Pharmacy Technician in good standing (i.e., PTCB, NHA) or registered or licensed Pharmacy Technician in good standing

Preferred Qualifications:

Bilingual skillsMedication Therapy Management Certificate

Compliance & Regulatory Responsibilities: Partner with community pharmacies to communicate member medication adherence

License/Certification: Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician in good standing (i.e., PTCB, NHA) or registered or licensed Pharmacy Technician in good standing

Hiring Range*:

Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $47,403 - $62,400

All Other Locations (within approved locations): $41,101 - $60,320

As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.

In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.

*The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.