Boise, Idaho, USA
6 days ago
Population Health Pharmacy Tech
Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day Shift

Description:

POPULATION HEALTH PHARMACY TECH

Position Summary:

The Saint Alphonsus Medical Group (SAMG) Population Health Pharmacy Program supports Population Health initiatives to increase the quality of patient care while maintaining STAR measure outcomes through disease and medication management programs with the payor.

The Pharmacy Technician is an integral member of the SAMG Population Health team and will work closely with the Pharmacist to execute strategies for the Population Health Pharmacy Value-Based Care incentive programs. The Pharmacist and Technician team will improve patients’ medication adherence and work together to implement changes to improve quality of patient care.

The Population Health Pharmacy Technician will assist the Pharmacist in monitoring and educating patients on medication adherence and disease management to ensure their health goals are met. The primary goal of this role is to enhance performance on Population Health measures related to medication adherence in specific areas of diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia.

Performance will be tracked monthly, quarterly, and yearly by Medicare STAR quality ratings. The Pharmacy Technician is also responsible for gathering information from medical records, excel spreadsheets, and other technology-based systems to support quality measure performance.

Requirements:

 Current and Valid Idaho Board of Pharmacy Technician licensure in good standing

Excellent verbal and listening skills on the phone. Capable of communicating prescription authorizations to pharmacists/medical staffs/pharmacies.

Ability to utilize Excel and other Microsoft programs.

Able to use pharmacy information and gather patient data on EPIC EMR (or willing to train / learn efficiently).

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships with pharmacists, providers, nurses, and other clinical staffs.

Demonstrate writing skills to compose logical, detailed and grammatically correct correspondence via electronically

Knowledge of efficient interviewing practices and techniques used in order to gather information from patients, pharmacy staffs and medical staffs

Ability to remain calm and be resourceful in complex situations over the phone.

Ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based. 

BEST Largest Employers, Forbes

Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health

The region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II);

Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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