Pharmacy Extender - Full Time / Days - Jefferson Center

Job Details

Under supervision of Manager Population Health Pharmacy, the pharmacy extender (specialized pharmacy technician) assists the pharmacist team in caring for patients by providing point patient outreach services as assigned. Promotes the safe and effective use of medications by providing the clinical ambulatory pharmacist team with accurate and timely information necessary to make informed clinical recommendations related to medications, medication adherence and clinical quality measures related to chronic conditions.

Job Description

Essential Functions 

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. 

• Assists with a patient's medication management for Chronic Disease states by obtaining and organizing information such as patient demographics, medication histories, and insurance information. 

• Demonstrates the ability to solve problems, recognize and correct potential errors in the various patient populations. With a primary focus on populations with the following chronic conditions: Diabetes, Hypertension, Pain management. 

• Act as a liaison between the patient, provider and OP practices Pharmacists in understanding insurance related matters, authorizations and medication directions as needed. 

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards. 

• Excellent prioritization and customer service skills are required. Interpersonal skills necessary for obtaining, verifying, and exchanging information with pharmacists, providers, practice staff and other participants in the patients care team. 

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. 

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required): 

Knowledge of Pharmacology nomenclature 

Knowledge of Medical Terminology 

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: 

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Education:​ 

High School or GED required. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant or Pharmacy Technology Program preferred. 

AND 

​​Experience:​ 

2+ years work experience as a pharmacy technician in an ambulatory setting. Applicable experience as a pharmacist extender is desired. 

Certified Pharmacy Technician in NJ and PA preferred.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address

1101 Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students.