Lead Medication Care Coordinator

Job Summary

The Medication Care Coordinator prepares prescribed medication(s) for outpatient use, including entering patient demographics into the pharmacy software system, labeling medications, and providing the prepared medication(s) to the prescribing provider for final review prior to dispensing while always maintaining accuracy and safety for Sanitas patients.

Essential Job Functions

• Dispensing Medications - Ensures the correct medication, dosage, and quantity are provided, following established protocols and safety guidelines. Verifies patient and doctor information, and drug information based on state laws.
• Prescription Adjudication Processing - Processes prescription orders from healthcare providers by verifying all medication-related details and running medications through insurance to adjudicate live claims and collect copayments.
• Inventory Management - Manages the inventory of medications in the primary care setting, including monitoring stock levels, restocking medications, and ensuring proper storage conditions. Assists with medication ordering and managing medication recalls or expirations.
• Medication Reconciliation - Assists in the medication reconciliation process by comparing a patient's current medication regimen with newly prescribed medications to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy. Works closely with healthcare providers and patients to document a comprehensive medication history.
• Quality Assurance - Maintains high standards of quality assurance in medication dispensing by performing regular checks and audits to verify accuracy, checking medication expiry dates, and following established protocols to minimize errors and ensure patient safety.
• Interprofessional Collaboration - Works alongside medical staff and assists with healthcare-related tasks, collaborating with providers, CCA's, and PRC's to achieve the best healthcare possible.
• Customer Relations - Helps communicate medications-related information and issues to patients, assisting in solving real-time problems and utilizing empathy and active listening to achieve solutions.