Care Coordinator

Care Coordinator Position at AmPharmNow Hiring a Care Coordinator at AmPharm in Parsons, Tennessee!This position serves as a liaison between the input, dispensing, and inventory departments to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of pharmacy orders while maintaining high standards of quality assurance across all pharmacy procedures. The Care Coordinator will also support our nursing facilities, behavioral healthcare centers, and internal departments, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of medications and supplies.Benefits and Perks include:Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision insurance optionsGenerous paid time-off program and paid holidays for full time staffTeleDoc 24/7/365 access to doctorsOptional short- and long-term disability plansEmployee Assistance Plan (EAP)401K retirement accounts with company matchEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramDescription of Required Duties and Tasks:Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:Care Coordinator Duties: • Generate daily cycle fill orders for daily delivery to facilities • Responsible for management and resolution of incoming requests from facilities concerning pharmacy orders • Contact facility staff for order clarification and any information required for order processing • Track and communicate with nursing facilities concerning equipment availability and delivery • Responsible for obtaining medication prescriptions for scheduled medications • Refer specific clinical questions to pharmacists • Responsible for management of medical records for selected facilities including monthly Recertifications and MAR's. • Notify consultant pharmacist of state surveys at facilities and assist with questions QA/Audit Duties: • Conduct daily Visions/Framework audits • Prepare all documentation and assists external auditors as required for Medicare Part D audits • Maintain Pharmacy Issue Logs and research and resolve all applicable issues related to log • Generate and submit daily narcotic reporting as required by Tennessee Board of Pharmacy • Research, manage and tracks non-formulary medications and generates prior authorizations and medication change requests with guidance of pharmacist • Input and dispensing pharmacy technician duties as needed • Communicate information effectively to supervisor and others in a timely manner • Maintain proficiency with computer systems • Effectively demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and continually strives to improve quality standards • Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials in compliance with HIPAA regulations • Adhere to the principles of the Employee Standards and Code of Conduct and reports any violations • Knowledgeable and compliant with current company policies and procedures and state and federal regulations • Attends meetings and in-services as required • Other duties as assignedRequired Knowledge:• Work requires knowledge of the pharmacy industry, Medicaid, CMS and other state/federal regulations. Nursing experience considered in lieu of pharmacy industry knowledge.Required Skills: • Must possess required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed • Maintaining an established work schedule • Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy • Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow through • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships • Effectively demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and continually strives to improve quality standardsRequired Work Experience:• Three (3) years of pharmacy technician and or other clinical related experienceComputer Software Used:• Framework LTC Software System • Framework ECM Software System • Microsoft Office programsEquipment Used:• Standard Office Equipment • ComputerPhysical Requirements:• Occasional lifting of objects up to 40 pounds • Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling • Work is performed in a standard office environment • Must have reliable transportationCertification Requirements:• Active Tennessee Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration or active Tennessee Board of Nursing licensure. • Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) (preferred) • Must complete continuing education in pharmacy-related topics as required to maintain certificationEducation Requirements:• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) • Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program or Pharmacy Technician Program • Or equivalent combination of education and/or experienceRequired Safety Expectations:• Working safely and follow safety rules • Report unsafe working conditions and behavior • Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practicesEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThis Organization is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. This Organization will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with this Organization including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.