About the Role
Job Summary and Responsibilities
The medication assistance worker is responsible for providing medication assistance for patients in need across all High Country Community Health offices.
Job responsibilities will include:
Efficient communication and team based care approach with medical and behavioral health staff in receiving in house referrals and requests for medication assistance
Working knowledge and proficiency of acquiring medications through:
Utilizing the North Carolina Office of Rural Health Medication Assistance software
Using local pharmacy assistance programs
Using pharmaceutical company pharmacy assistance programs
Serve as a resource to medical and behavioral health providers for pharmacy assistance programs
Network with other medication assistance programs to utilize best practices
Track and perform data entry for all pharmacy requests, receiving of medications, and distribution or coordination of distribution to patients
Generate periodic reports of activities for grant reporting purposes
Other related patient assistance duties as identified by the care team
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Qualifications/Skills/Experience
At least two years experience in a medical or human services field. Proficiency with computers, spreadsheets, data tracking, and internet research. Valid NC driver’s license and good driving record.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively through verbal and written communication. Ability to be self-guided.
Travel Requirements
Deliver medications to patient homes and other HCCH offices.
About the Company
"HCCH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HCCH complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
HCCH conducts background checks on all final candidates. Employment is contingent upon a clear background check or approval of the CEO"