Medication Bedside Coordinator

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Medication Bedside Coordinator, Pharmacy.
In this role, the successful candidate Responsible for reviewing and preparing medication for dispensing to Hospitals Medication to Bedside Program patients within State and Federal guidelines.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work with Hospital staff to promote and educate patients of Medication to Bedside services.
• Responsible for entering medication orders.
• Perform pharmaceutical calculations as required.
• Clarify prescription orders with pharmacist and/or clinician as appropriate.
• Assist with preparation and dispensing of medications.
• Identify medications requiring special storage and/or handling such as hazardous medications and/or refrigerated medications.
• Identify supplies necessary for select medications such sharps containers, needles/syringes, alcohol swabs, pill boxes, Diabetic supplies, Band-Aids, etc.
• Work with pharmacy staff to obtain prior authorization for patients when required.
• Work with NYU Langone Health staff to assist patients with applicable forms of financial assistance when warranted.
• Work alongside hospital clinicians to assure excellent patient care, contacting patients as required using all forms of communication (phone /in person /computer).
• Work with pharmacy management to maintain a system which tracks all patient interactions with regard to “Medication to Bedside” program (usage and non-usage).
• Evaluate and reengage program to address patients concerns.
• Work with Ambulatory Care pharmacists to maintain a tracking system which establishes patient adherence.
• Provide quarterly reports of medication compliance.
• Communicate directly with patients to assist them in the delivery of their medications, ensuring patients receive medication in a timely fashion.
• Work with pharmacy management to maintain an accounts receivables process.
• Establish a system to track patient medication deliveries ensuring a 100% compliance.
• Maintain proper medication inventory and supporting documentation.
• Actively participate in ways to improve Medication to Bedside service.
• Participate in new pharmacy initiatives.
• Nursing station reviews.
• Security of the Pharmacy.
• Maintains reliable attendance and punctuality record; adheres to departmental and organizational policies.
• Responsible for internal pharmacy metrics assigned by management.
• Responsible for maintaining pharmacy accreditation standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Bachelor's degree, Pharmacy Technician Certification, 2-5 years experience in a busy retail pharmacy. Experience in pharmacy insurance adjudication and overrides.
Strong Computer Skills: able to work with various Hospitals systems (EPIC) and Microsoft office products
Strong interpersonal skills: strong communication skills, ability to interact with patients and health care providers.
Strong organizational skills: Ability to promote new initiatives, work independently and meet deadlines.
Motivated person: willing to promote and reengineer program as required to meet quotas.

Preferred Qualifications:
5-10 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a busy retail pharmacy.
Experience working in a medical clinic.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $62,400.00 - $79,500.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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