What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Associate I (remote) - Sourcing Requisition position at UMass Chan Medical School?
Category: Healthcare
Location : Shrewsbury, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School
Department: Hidden (16392)
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Grade: 14
Union Code: Union Position-W28-SHARE
Num. Openings : 1
Post Date : Feb. 27, 2025
This requisition is being used as a sourcing tool and does not have an open vacancy. Your application to this req will add you to a pool of candidates for potential future openings. We still encourage you to apply directly to positions you feel best meet your background, as this will not replace your application for other openings.
Under the direct supervision of the Director or designee, the Pharmacy Associate I will function as a team member for the client programs within Clinical Pharmacy Services (CPS). CPS is responsible for administering client-specific programs to provide clinical expertise regarding our members medications. This position will handle calls with members, prescribers and pharmacists to provide and obtain information regarding client-specific initiatives. The incumbent of this position will assist in the sorting of medication prior authorization requests, under the guidance of a licensed pharmacist.
REQUIRED EDUCATION
High School Graduate or GED
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE
Some pharmacy related experience.
PREFERRED EDUCATION
Licensed Certificate, active unrestricted MA Pharmacy Technician License and/or
active unrestricted National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT).
PREFERRED WORK EXPERIENCE
Bilingual, Spanish preferred.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail and organization.
Ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced call center environment.
Ability to work well in a team.
Dependability.
Computer Skills – Basic understanding of Word, Excel, Outlook.