Pharmacist Coordinator, First Shift, Medication Access Services (Finance)
Location: UC Health Business Center / Hybrid
Department: Medication Access Services, Pharmacy
Hours: 0800-1630
Shift: First
UC Health is hiring a Full-time Pharmacist Coordinator in Medication Access Services in the Pharmacy Administration Department at University of Cincinnati's Medical Center.
Under the general supervision of the Pharmacy Manager, and according to standard procedure and scope of practices in the area(s) of responsibility, performs all duties necessary to coordinate the daily operations of all departmental services and programs as well as pharmacists and technicians working therein.
This position is with the Medication Access Services team. The pharmacist coordinator will facilitate clinical assessment and review of patient clinical data against payor requirements and policies to promote billing compliance. The pharmacist coordinator will establish standard work processes for the teams to ensure revenue cycle integrity for medications administered across the health system.
About University of Cincinnati Medical Center
As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati's academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati
Unit Details:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Employee Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
- 401K
- Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
- Community Discounts
- First shift Monday-Friday
- No nights, no weekends, no holidays
- Hybrid position
- Education: Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree - Pharmacy. Preferred: PharmD and residency trained
- License and Certification: Required current state of Ohio Licensure as a Registered Pharmacist. Preferred: Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties Certification for specialty area of practice
- Years of Experience: Minimum Required: 1 Year equivalent experience.
- Required Skills and Knowledge: Ability to perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods; work cooperatively with health-system and pharmacy staff; handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule; set priorities and solve problems; respond quickly to emergency requests; communicate effectively (orally and in writing), and assist in meeting the pharmaceutical care needs of the patient populations served by the organization.
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The expected starting salary range for this position is between $58.34 /hr.- $73.74/hr.
The actual pay rate for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant's years of experience, unique skills and abilities, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, and other requirements for the position.
About UC Health
UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.
At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.
UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment.Safety:
- Engages in population appropriate communication.
- Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
- Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
- Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
- Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
- Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
- Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
- Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms.
- Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
Staffing to maintain competence and provide coverage:
- Maintain staffing component within Medication Access Services
- Assume responsibilities for other administrative and leadership personnel during temporary or planned vacancies within the area(s) of responsibility
Coordinate and direct operational activities with the area of responsibility:
- Assign staffing duties and responsibilities; regulate staffing based on planned and unplanned needs; assist in scheduling of staff department wide.
- Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures relating to area of responsibility.
- Participate in department's performance improvement process.
- Develop, prepare, and maintain work/activity data and summary reports.
- Respond to the hospital's disaster plan.
Coordinate and give input on human resource activities within the area of responsibility:
- Interview and recommend selected applicants for employment.
- Assist in personnel orientation, training, and development.
- Contribute to the evaluation of personnel performance both professional, technical, and clerical staff.
As a representative of both UC Health and the Department of Pharmacy Services, promote a positive image in all dealings with all other UC Health employees and hospital guests.
Perform other related functions as needed and/or assigned by the Supervisor, Manager, or Director of Pharmacy ServicesSafety:
- Engages in population appropriate communication.
- Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
- Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
- Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
- Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
- Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
- Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
- Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms.
- Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
Staffing to maintain competence and provide coverage:
- Maintain staffing component within Medication Access Services
- Assume responsibilities for other administrative and leadership personnel during temporary or planned vacancies within the area(s) of responsibility
Coordinate and direct operational activities with the area of responsibility:
- Assign staffing duties and responsibilities; regulate staffing based on planned and unplanned needs; assist in scheduling of staff department wide.
- Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures relating to area of responsibility.
- Participate in department's performance improvement process.
- Develop, prepare, and maintain work/activity data and summary reports.
- Respond to the hospital's disaster plan.
Coordinate and give input on human resource activities within the area of responsibility:
- Interview and recommend selected applicants for employment.
- Assist in personnel orientation, training, and development.
- Contribute to the evaluation of personnel performance both professional, technical, and clerical staff.
As a representative of both UC Health and the Department of Pharmacy Services, promote a positive image in all dealings with all other UC Health employees and hospital guests.
Perform other related functions as needed and/or assigned by the Supervisor, Manager, or Director of Pharmacy Services
