Sign upLog in
See more jobs
Samaritan Health Services logo

Medication Advocate

Samaritan Health Services
  • Corvallis, OR
    14 days ago

    Job Description

    • JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
      • Focus services towards overcoming common barriers to therapies – prior authorizations and out-of-pocket costs. Working under the supervision of a pharmacist and alongside provider teams, advocates effectively to improve time-to-treatment, reduce patient/prescriber burdens, and promote therapy affordability. Ccoordinates with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure accuracy of procured services and optimization of patient therapies.
    • DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
      • Samaritan Specialty Pharmacy serves the specialty drug needs for patients in the Mid-Willamette Valley and Central Oregon Coast. We have an experienced and dedicated team of clinical pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and advocates who work directly with specialist physicians and clinics. Our pharmacy’s mission is to provide patients convenient and affordable access to specialty drugs as well as ongoing monitoring and medication management support.
    • EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
      • High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
      • One (1) of the following required:
        • Current unencumbered Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technician License.
        • One (1) year experience in retail pharmacy, prior authorization, financial assistance, billing and/or care coordination in a healthcare setting.
      • Experience in a physician clinic setting with medication assistance duties preferred.
      • All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing a pre-employment/post offer drug screen.
    • KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

      • Computer Literacy - Knowledge of electronic equipment and computer hardware, software, and applications. Ability to operate applications, enter data, and process information.

      • Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
      • Problem Solving - Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
      • Project Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize multiple fast-moving projects with changing priorities, drivers and dependencies. Ability to work effectively independently or as part of an integrated team to achieve a goal.
      • Systems Analysis/ Evaluation - Knowledge of how a system works and how changes will affect outcomes. Ability to identify measures of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance to meet certain goals.
      • Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
    • PHYSICAL DEMANDS

      • Rarely
        (1 - 10% of the time)

        Occasionally
        (11 - 33% of the time)

        Frequently
        (34 - 66% of the time)

        Continually
        (67 – 100% of the time)

        WALK - INCLINE

        LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

        LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs

        LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 40 – 60 Lbs

        CARRY 2-handed, 40 - 60 pounds

        SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

        KNEEL (on knees)

        PUSH (40 - 60 pounds force)

        PULL (40 - 60 pounds force)

        WALK – LEVEL SURFACE

        LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

        LIFT(Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

        LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 – 20 Lbs

        CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

        SQUAT Repetitive

        BEND FORWARD at waist

        PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force)

        PUSH (20 - 40 pounds force)

        PULL (0 - 20 pounds force)

        PULL (20 - 40 pounds force)

        SIT

        STAND

        CLIMB - STAIRS

        LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

        LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

        CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

        CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

        ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

        ROTATE TRUNK Standing

        REACH - Upward

        PINCH Fingers

        GRASP Hand/Fist

        REACH - Forward

        MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

        FINGER DEXTERITY

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCorvallis, OR

    Skills

    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)unmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • File Managementunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Medical Billingunmatched
    • Medical Recordsunmatched
    • Medical Terminologyunmatched
    • Medical Treatmentunmatched
    • Medicationsunmatched
    • Options Analysisunmatched
    • Performance Managementunmatched
    • Pharmacyunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Records Managementunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Retailunmatched
    • Systems Analysisunmatched
    • Word Processingunmatched

    Be found by employers

    5,500+ employers search our resume database daily. Add yours to get found by recruiters looking for candidates like you.

    Level up your application

    Professional resume templates

    Browse dozens of recruiter approved resume templates, layouts and formats. Choose your favorite and make it your own in minutes.

    Free resume templates

    Resume Builder

    Improve your existing resume or start from scratch and create a standout, ATS-friendly resume. Add job-specific content, download and apply.

    Resume Builder