Medication Access Coordinator

Site: Mass General Brigham Incorporated Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary Responsible for performing a variety of medication-related tasks, as well as other duties in support of department operations within their scope of practice. Essential Functions:

• Supports the clinic by assisting with patient medication management.
• Receives, reviews and facilitates requests for medication renewal.
• Reviews the requests according to guidelines, pends the requests in the electronic medical record and routes to prescriber for review and signature.
• When electronic prescribing is not available, acts as an agent of the provider to transmit prescription information to pharmacies by phone, fax, or paper.
• Acts as resource for patients on procedures of obtaining prescriptions, generic medications, prior approval requirements, insurance procedures, and other medication related issues.
• Completes medication prior authorization paperwork or e-Forms for signoff by the clinical care team and in collaboration with the patient.
• Monitors progress of prior authorization status throughout review process, updating appropriate parties as necessary.

Qualifications Experience High school diploma required. College degree preferred. Successful completion of an accredited or Board-certified Pharmacy Technician or Medical Assistant training program, or equivalent institutional/retail pharmacy or medical office experience is highly desirable. One-year experience in a medical setting is required. Prior pharmacy experience desirable. Epic experience preferred. Additional Job Details (if applicable) We are seeking a full time, 40-hour Medication Access Coordinator (MAC) to join our team, Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. The ideal candidate profile is a driven, detail-oriented Medical Assistants or Pharmacy Technicians who is confident in their clinical abilities and demonstrates effective communication skills especially regarding support for patients and their questions/issues. When hiring, we look for candidates who possess not only the relevant skills and competencies, but also positive attitudes, empathy, emotional intelligence, and genuine passion for this work. Remote Type Remote Work Location 399 Revolution Drive Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $22.81 - $27.71/Hourly Grade 4 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package. EEO Statement: 0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline. Mass General Brigham