Pharmacy Liaison

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

March 14, 2025

Department:

40007800 Pharmacy

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

Variable shift length

Hours Per Week:

0

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

Occasional

Job Summary:

Join Buffalo Hospital as a Pharmacy Liaison and play a crucial role in the Omnicell conversion project for 2025. This temporary position offers flexible hours and the opportunity to support a significant healthcare initiative, ensuring timely and efficient project completion. Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing patient care through innovative solutions.

Key Position Details:

• This will be a casual, project-based role with an expected duration of 3-6 months.
• Variable shift lengths and hours shift

Job Description:

Increases capture rate and improves patient care through a focus on eliminating obstacles during the discharge process that might prevent the patient from leaving the hospital with their medications in hand. Reviews upcoming discharges to ensure patient’s prescription benefit information is correct and intended discharge medications are covered. Coordinates with hospital and pharmacy staff to obtain prior authorizations, medication patient assistance enrollment, and acts as a first contact point to resolve formulary issues.

Principle Responsibilities

• Preforms discharge preparation.
  • Reviews upcoming discharges to ensure that the patient’s prescription benefit information is in the electronic medical record system.
  • Reviews upcoming discharges to identify patients that might be discharging on potential problem medications.
  • Runs test claims to verify formulary status and copay of potential problem medications.
• Coordinates prior authorizations and formulary overrides.
  • Assists in expediting prior authorizations.
  • Coordinates with providers and pharmacy to overcome formulary issues that occur upon discharge.
• Provides prescription assistance.
  • Assists staff and patients with available manufacturer coupon and prescription assistance programs.
  • Assists in problem solving potential issues caused by the patient’s inability to afford the co-pay.
• Provides patient outreach.
  • Educates patients and hospital staff on medication options.
  • Encourages patients and hospital staff to utilize hospital pharmacy services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
• Some experience as a Pharmacy Technician

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Vocational or Technical Training from an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited pharmacy technician training program

Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician - MN Board of Pharmacy required upon hire
• Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board required within 180 Days
• For Population Health Liaison – no registration or certification needed

Physical Demands

• Light Work:
• Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $21.55 to $29.35 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. 

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey