Health System Command Center Pharmacy Coordinator; Mount Sinai Health System; Onsite; Full Time Days

pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) Job Description The Health System Command Center Pharmacy Coordinator supports centralized pharmacy operations through a virtual command center model that serves multiple hospitals and ambulatory care settings across the health system. This role assists pharmacists and clinical care teams by performing medication reconciliation, patient outreach, medication access coordination, and prior authorization support while ensuring accurate medication management during care transitions. The coordinator also supports Hospital-at-Home programs, facilitating medication coordination, patient communication, and medication access services to ensure safe medication use outside the hospital environment. This position functions as part of a remote pharmacy services team designed to improve medication safety, patient outcomes, and care continuity across the health system. Medication Reconciliation Support Conduct admission medication history collection through patient interviews, caregiver communication, and external pharmacy records. Verify medication lists using available resources including: EHR records pharmacy dispensing records prescription monitoring programs outpatient pharmacy contacts Document medication histories in the electronic health record for pharmacist review. Identify discrepancies and escape issues to pharmacists for resolution. Hospital-at-Home Program Support Assist with medication coordination for Hospital-at-Home patients. Confirm medication availability and delivery for home-based patients. Communicate with: home infusion pharmacies MSHS inpatient pharmacies retail pharmacies specialty pharmacies Support medication delivery logistics and refill coordination. Prior Authorization and Medication Access Support Assist in obtaining prior authorizations for medications prescribed during hospitalization or at discharge. Coordinate with: insurance providers pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) outpatient pharmacies specialty pharmacy teams. Track authorization status and notify pharmacists and care teams of approvals or denials. Support medication access programs such as: manufacturer assistance copay assistance medication affordability programs Post-Discharge Follow-Up Conduct post-discharge patient outreach under pharmacist supervision. Confirm patients have: received prescribed medications understood medication instructions scheduled follow-up appointments. Identify medication-related issues and escalation to pharmacists when needed. Document patient interactions in the EHR. Medication Access and Prescription Coordination Confirm prescription transmission to outpatient pharmacies. Coordinate medication delivery or bedside delivery programs (Meds-to-Beds). Verify insurance coverage and copayment information for patients. Assist in resolving medication access barriers before discharge. Command Center Operational Support Monitor command center dashboards and patient queues for: medication reconciliation tasks discharge medication coordination follow-up outreach assignments. Maintain communication with site-based pharmacists and nursing teams. Support surge operations and remote pharmacy coverage across multiple hospitals. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required Experience supporting transitions of care programs Experience with Epic EHR Experience with prior authorization workflows Experience in telepharmacy or remote pharmacy services Experience with Hospital-at-Home programs Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through PTCB or NHA Preferred Registered Pharmacy Technician Preferred Strength through Unity and Inclusion The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history. About The Mount Sinai Health System Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high \"Honor Roll\" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally. Equal Opportunity Employer The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization. Compensation The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $34 - $45.9472 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mount Sinai Morningside