Medication Coordinator

Company: WelBeHealth
Location: Stockton
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

At WelbeHealth, we make the impossible, possible for underserved seniors. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge healthcare and well-being service products especially for seniors and their families. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative healthcare, insurance, social support and more to seniors. We create senior well-being through our courage to love, pioneering spirit and shared intention. These values permeate everything we do. At WelbeHealth, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of healthcare and well-being experiences and create the never-before-seen!Under the direction of the WelbeHealth Provider and Clinic Supervisor, the WelbeHealth Medication Coordinator is responsible for working with the clinical team and supporting the Clinic Nurse to ensure participants receive their prescriptions in a timely manner. Key
responsibilities include entering and ensuring key participant information is updated and accurate in all systems and provides instructions to participants living in private homes or Long-Term Care on the packaging, delivery, and refill processes of all medications. The
Medication Coordinator collaborates effectively with colleagues and stakeholders to promote the WelbeHealth values, team culture and mission.
Duties and Responsibilities:

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• Ensure prescriptions are filled timely to avoid gap in prescription refills as new
  participants enroll in WelbeHealth.
  
• Ensure participant information primarily enrollment status and delivery address are kept
  up to date in EireneRx and other systems as required.
  
• Monitor EireneRx inbox and escalate aging issues to PCP.
  
• Address medication request (new, change, d/c) issues/questions and escalate as
  needed.
  
• Ensure pre-enrollment checklist medication activities are completed.
  
• Provide general instructions to participant on medication packaging, refill process,
  delivery process, etc.
  
  Clinical
  
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  • Arrange for delivery of participant medications from local pharmacy or from the Center.
    
  • Coordinate medication orders and changes for participants in ALFs and SNFs as
    needed.
    
  • Coordinate arrangements for diabetic supplies and equipment for new participants.
    
  • Manage refills of specialty medications each month and process monthly reorders for
    refillable specialty medications.
    
  • Perform and document ordered procedures and care, in accordance with scope of
    practice, as directed by PCP.
    
    Administrative
    
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    • Update CareKinesis when participant is admitted to SNF or hospital.
      
    • Participate in pre-enrollment handoff meetings.
      
    • Remain alert and update the supervisor or any member of the IDT promptly of any
      changes in participants' condition.
      
      IDT/Care Planning
      
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      • Participate in standing Clinic meetings such as Morning Briefing/Huddle/IDT/Ad Hoc or
        other attended meetings and complete action items as assigned.
        
        General
        
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        • Be legally authorized to practice in position location, required.
          
        • Only act within the scope of his or her authority to practice.
          
        • Complete all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
          
        • Protect privacy and maintain confidentiality of all company procedures and information
          about team members, participants, and families.
          
        • Follow WelbeHealth policies and procedures and participate in any required Quality
          Improvement activities, staff training and meetings.
          
        • Communicate regularly with Supervisor and team regarding workload and priorities.
          
          Qualifications and Requirements:
          
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          • High School Diploma or equivalency
            
          • Two years' experience in relevant work preferred.
            
          • Must be at least 18 years of age.
            
          • Experience as Medication MA, Med Tech, or Pharm Tech preferred.
            
          • Minimum of two years' experience in a clinical setting with a frail or elderly population,
            preferred.
            
          • Ability to follow directions from supervisor and communicate needs effectively.
            
          • Excellent clinical, organizational and communication skills in settings with seniors, their
            families, and interdisciplinary team members.
            
          • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
            
          • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
            
          • Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
            
          • Experience and competency working with people from diverse backgrounds and
            cultures.
            
          • Commitment to unlocking the full potential of our most vulnerable seniors.
            
          • Bilingual English/Spanish, a plus.
            
            COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
            At WelbeHealth, our mission is to unlock the full potential of our vulnerable seniors. In this spirit, please note that we have a vaccination policy for all of our employees and proof of vaccination prior to employment is required.
            
            Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
            At WelbeHealth, we embrace and cherish the diversity of our team members, and we're committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People seeking employment at WelbeHealth are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), pregnancy or other status protected by applicable law.

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