Pharmacy Care Coordinator
Company: Optum
Location: Eugene
Posted on: September 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by
technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The
work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by
connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and
resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a
culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers,
comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come
make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance
health equity on a global scale. Join us to start -Caring.
Connecting. Growing together. - -
Positions in this function consult with customers, members,
patients, providers, internal departments and/or external third
parties on any or all of the following: Consult with and coordinate
on going care and treatment plans for members with clinical
pharmacists and other providers.
If you live near Eugene, OR, you'll enjoy the flexibility to
telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges. -
Primary Responsibilities:
Consistently exhibits behavior and communication skills that
demonstrate Optum's commitment to superior customer service,
including quality, care and concern with each and every internal
and external customer
Documents pertinent patient information in the electronic medical
record
Assists with data management and recording results for month-end
reports
Assists in Pharmacy Services wellness programs (i.e. transition of
care medication reconciliation) by:
Retrieving pertinent patient information for new patient referrals
or recent hospital/SNF discharge
Contacting patients post hospitalization to perform medication
review and information gathering
Performing patient follow-up procedures
Answering incoming phone calls and directing patient messages
Coordinating with other healthcare providers, healthcare
professionals, and healthcare team members
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
and reading professional publications
Participates in process improvement initiatives, staff meetings and
departmental meetings
Uses, protects, and discloses Optum patients' protected health
information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards
Adheres to Universal Precautions and safety policies and procedures
at all times
Other duties as assigned
What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? -
- Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and
comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a
management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success.
-Some of our offerings include:
Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period
plus 8 Paid Holidays
Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending
Account or a Health Saving account
Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term
disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Education Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance,
etc.)
More information can be downloaded at: -
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an
environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on
what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide
development for other roles you may be interested in.Required
Qualifications: -
High School Diploma / GED (or higher)
Possess and maintain an active pharmacy technician license in the
state of Oregon
1+ years of experience as a pharmacy technician
1+ years of experience in customer service
1+ years of experience with medical and pharmacy terminology
1+ years of experience with medication therapeutic categories
1+ years of experience with identifying generic name for brand name
drugs and vice versa
1+ years of experience with an understanding of indication for
medication
Basic level of proficiency in Windows and MS applications (Word,
Excel)
Preferred Qualifications:
National Pharmacy Technician Certification
Possess and maintain an active pharmacy technician license in the
state of Washington
3+ years of experience working as a pharmacy technician
1+ years of experience in hospital, ambulatory care or other
healthcare setting
Experience in managed care setting
Bilingual (Spanish/English)
*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth
Group's Telecommuter Policy. -
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier
lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We
believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location,
and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.
Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good
health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color,
historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We
are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and
enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health
disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority
reflected in our mission.
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Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information,
or any other characteristic protected by law. -
UnitedHealth Group -is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are
required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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