Pharmacy Associate Job Description
Pharmacy associate
provides medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer audit response management for the Ambulatory and Specialty Pharmacy service areas.
Pharmacy Associate Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Control of all pharmaceuticals and biological in the hospital and coordinate with the Medical Staff all drug usage policies
Establish and implement policies and procedures for the department which assure that it is in compliance with all standards of JCAHO, the Code of Federal Regulations, the rules and regulations of the D.E.A, and the Dept of Health
Develop operating budgets and prepares explanations for the monthly variances
Recruit, hire, and orient new pharmacists and other personnel
Develop standards for staff performance and encourage professional development through internal in-services, attendance at professional seminars, and participation in professional organizations
Collaboratively plan and execute on client training programs using existing tools and training processes, focusing on both formal training sessions and on-site go live support
Lead in the development of annual promotion plan for the retail pharmacy segment, working closely with brand teams, customer operations, promotions, and sales teams to ensure actionable customer insights are incorporated into specific segment strategies for pharmacy
Act as liaison to brand team to ensure strategic alignment and development of solutions for pharmacy
Act as headquarter liaison for select accounts when working in support of account executive activity and when working directly with customer on agreed upon initiatives
Ensure timely delivery of high-quality promotional materials in-line with approved plans
Pharmacy Associate Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Pharmacy Associate
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: OSHA, PTCB, BCPS, DEA
Education for Pharmacy Associate
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the pharmacy associate job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and High School Degree in Pharmacy, Education, Graduate, Business, Department of Education, School of Pharmacy, Management, Teaching, Health, English
Skills for Pharmacy Associate
Desired skills for pharmacy associate include:
Athena service offerings
MS Office
Older
Community pharmacy
Electronic medical record systems
Jobs outside area of responsibility
Medicare market
Microsoft Office products
Internet and e-mail
Microsoft Office
Desired experience for pharmacy associate includes:
In coordination with Brand Marketing and Promotions, negotiate all Service Agreements with customers & vendors as appropriate
Collaborate with Promotions in managing all aspects of Service Agreements including development, review (Legal, Compliance and Procurement) and fair market value process in order to ensure timely execution
Lead projects and programs through end-to-end process including Promotional Review Team (PRT or Legal/Regulatory/Medical) approvals and production/implementation
Ensure appropriate measurement of promotional activities’ effectiveness and leverage information for ongoing optimization of promotional efforts
Demonstrate operational efficiency by leveraging best practices and facilitating cross-divisional learning
Demonstrate a deep understanding of pharmacy customer segment
Pharmacy Associate Examples
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Pharmacy Associate Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of pharmacy associate. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for pharmacy associate
- Ensure all activities are in alignment with applicable laws, regulations, company policies and ethical business practices in conjunction with internal Business Practice & Compliance and Medical-Legal-Regulatory review process
- Help lead compliance, security, privacy and overall integrity for Rx Adoption and Authentications Products.-- Provide business validation and support to technical teams during the release windows
- Reviews Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) contracts and financial analysis of a proprietary Alliant pharmacy benefits purchasing model
- Demonstrate a service orientation in all interpersonal relations
- Perform assigned job responsibilities with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Use computer skills to process and document information as needed for Operations Specialist's designated area
- Assist in the training of pharmacy personnel and students
- Audit and maintain accurate records for controlled substances
- Maintain all patient information and records
- Maintain and update automated med stations, unit and department stock, emergency boxes, and crash carts
Qualifications for pharmacy associate
- Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program
- Six months of previous pharmacy technician experience
- Participate in departmental quality improvement activities in order to continually improve and evaluate pharmaceutical care as reflected by operational and patient care indicators
- Completion of high school diploma or equivalent is required
- Hospital pharmacy experience is preferred
- 2020 or 2021 pharmacy graduate students are strongly preferred
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Our innovative and growing company is looking for a pharmacy associate. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for pharmacy associate
- Ensure that program design meets regulatory guidelines Biologics internal standards and controls with support from legal when applicable
- Monitor the training and introduction of staff new to the Pharmacy (pharmacists, nurses, benefit investigators, operational personnel)
- Partners with Brand teams to develop strategies and execution plans to align with and support Brand IBPs
- Accountable for designing the desired Customer Experience for Patients for a TA and gaining agreement on the plan to implement and measure this
- Accountable for translating the agreed strategy into a tactical plan for a Brand and a TA
- Proactively identify opportunities and develop / refine strategies / projects for assigned brands either directly through patients or through other customers like HCP, Health Systems or Payor Systems
- Accountable for developing tactical plans and materials which deliver against agreed CX and Brand experience
- Assist in the procurement, accountability, storage, preparation and distribution of investigation and study drugs
- Assist in the provision of the proper oral and injectable medications (including intravenous admixtures) for the correct patient for administration at the appropriate time
- Prepare cytotoxic and hazardous drugs
Qualifications for pharmacy associate
- Experience working in a hospital pharmacy is preferred
- Hold a Doctor of Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited institution
- Postdoctoral residency, fellowship or a minimum of 3 years of experience in a primary care practice setting
- Board certified as BCPS (or board eligible)
- Evidence of the ability to develop and implement clinical programs to further pharmacy involvement in the clinical site
- Possess leadership and interpersonal skills to facilitate team dynamics and professional growth
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Pharmacy Associate Job Description
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Our growing company is looking for a pharmacy associate. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for pharmacy associate
- Provide and procure information (via telephone, person-to-person or written) to hospital personnel, patients and visitors
- Interpret clients’ current pharmacy programs and identify/recommend gaps, alternatives, additional plan design changes
- Controlled substance records and the distribution process for controlled substances
- Orders pharmaceutical and related chemicals, equipment, and supplies, as needed
- Assists Pharmacy Buyers in ensuring the accuracy of drug prices and the proper payment of invoices
- Maintains security of pharmaceutical inventory
- Performs ad hoc duties assigned by Pharmacy Supervisors in responding to emergencies or critical problems related to pharmaceutical supplies and/or inventory
- Supports strategic pharmacy inventory goals according to demands of the business to increase fills and sales by minimizing out of stocks
- Monitors and adjusts service levels to meet enterprise and store-level inventory goals
- Implements and administers Pharmacy Inventory policies and programs in support of Pharmacy business objectives as assigned by Senior Rx Supply Chain Analyst
Qualifications for pharmacy associate
- Minimum of 5 years combined experience in the pharmaceutical or vaccine industry including sales, sales leadership, marketing, payer, account management, market research, or other sales/marketing support
- Current Pharmacy Technician Certification from PTCB
- Evidence of the ability to work with other healthcare professionals
- Ability to collaborate with both clinical and research colleagues
- Experience in education of pharmacy students and desire to teach
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required, Master’s degree from an accredited institution preferred
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Our innovative and growing company is looking for a pharmacy associate. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for pharmacy associate
- Enter new patient admission information into computer system in a timely and accurate fashion
- Review face sheets for completeness at time of admit
- Enter all patient demographics received at time of admit/re-admit
- Manage re-admission data
- Triage all incoming calls and faxes
- Scan, file and electronically store prior authorizations and other CIC related documentation
- Work with local pharmacies to meet run times and ensure timely dispensing of medications
- Work with facility staff to gather pertinent information needed to secure overrides/prior authorizations
- Initiate Prior Authorizations as directed by a CIC pharmacist or Clinical Specialist
- Fax and electronically submit completed prior authorizations to insurance plans for review
Qualifications for pharmacy associate
- Proven strategic abilities with eight plus (8+) years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry, including five plus (5+) years or more of brand management experience, sales, or Managed Markets experience
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally will include overnight travel
- Must be familiar with the patient and pharmacy programs which can effectively meet brand needs
- Proven strategic abilities with five plus (5+) years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry, including two plus (2+) years either brand management experience, sales, or Managed Markets experience
- Candidates should have an Associate's Degree in a healthcare-related field and/or experience in a pharmacy or medical office setting with strong background in insurance benefits, billing and verification, and patient financial counseling
- A Bachelor’s Degree in a business related field or equivalent experience in the insurance industry
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Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a pharmacy associate. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for pharmacy associate
- Work backlog of rejects as appropriate
- Obtains new prescriptions and prescriptions refill information from customers and retrieves, counts, and measures drugs
- Resolves problems related to customer prescription inquiries
- Informs management/staff of new products, package sizes, availability, backorders, product changes, temp outs, on a daily basis
- Processes orders and floor stock for specialty areas
- Coordinates and implements the departmental drug recall procedure and assures product removal as indicated
- Instills strong management practices and monitors that subordinate managers achieve quality results, implement compliant procedures, attain fiscal goals and guide professionals on applying best practices in pharmacy management
- Fosters change management skills in subordinate leadership to promote an agile and flexible workforce
- Provides strategic and operational planning for staffing, fiscal and material resources
- Ensures compliance to agency regulations and professional standards
Qualifications for pharmacy associate
- Outpatient/Retail Pharmacy experience is preferred
- HS Diploma or GED and Pharmacy Technician Certification required
- Bachelor’s degree with 2-4 years related experience in Pharmacy or Materials management preferred
- 2-5 years of experience with Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
- Detailed process knowledge of the function
- Knowledge and ability to perform process mapping, root-cause analysis, gap analysis and requirements gathering