Pharmacist Assistant

REF 1673701

20.11.2024 | Ras Al Khaimah | full time

Description: PHARMACY ASSISTANT

Under general supervision of a clinical pharmacist, the Pharmacy Assistant assists in communication with internal and external professionals, assists with medication coordination, and reconciliation.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

*Integrated teamwork with the Enrollment team for medication reconciliation, running MAPS reports, and onboarding new participants.
*Supporting Fraud, Waste and Abuse efforts by preparing detailed enrollment grids for new participants and communicating with the dispensing pharmacy.
*Supporting Fraud, Waste and Abuse efforts by preparing accurate medical utilization updates and communicating with the Clinical Pharmacist, interdisciplinary team, and dispensing pharmacy.
*Reconciling allergies and immunizations and updating pharmacy demographics for all participants.
*Prepare initial and annual Comprehensive Medication Review packets using a set of clinical criteria and communicating with the Clinical Pharmacist.
*Reviewing, executing, and communicating in collaboration with the Clinical Pharmacist on all refill requests from the dispensing pharmacy.
*Communicating with skilled nursing facilities for medication administration records and reports as assigned.
*Attending weekly huddles and meetings as assigned.
*Immunization care coordination
*Complete projects as assigned and perform a variety of leadership duties

Requirements: Taking inventory of all medication and pharmaceutical supplies.
Processing sales transactions for medications and other pharmaceutical supplies.
Directing all questions relating to prescriptions, health matters, or medications to the pharmacist.
Answering all incoming telephone calls in a professional manner.
Restocking shelves with medications and other pharmaceutical supplies.
Accurately typing and printing out prescription labels.
Attending to emails and fax messages.
Ensuring that work areas are organized and clean.
Pharmacy Assistant Requirements:
High school diploma or GED.
Proven experience assisting in a pharmacy.
Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
Detail-oriented and accurate.
Trustworthy.
The ability to work as part of a team.
Excellent communication skills.
Exceptional customer service skills.