Medication Access Coordinator

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Join MercyOne as a Medication Access Coordinator and play a key role in helping patients access the medications and therapies they need. In this impactful position, you will partner with patients, providers, pharmacists, and payers to support medication access, prescription assistance programs, and pharmacy growth initiatives. Certified Pharmacy Technicians are encouraged to apply

Shift:

• Days

• 8-hours

What you will do:

• Deliver patient care through patient preparation, vital sign collection and documentation. Assist with various procedures, exams, and diagnostic equipment (e.g., tympanometry, spirometry).

• Maintain aseptic techniques during preparation, procedures, and medication administration.

• Review payer reports and determine appropriate course of action for management.

• Determine daily task priorities based on business and patient/customer needs.

• Triage patients need and assign to appropriate staff.

• Perform all insurance benefit investigations, review claim rejects, overrides.

• Work with patients to find financial aid (grants, manufacturing programs, discount cards etc.) to ensure they have access to the medications they need

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• The Iowa Board of Pharmacy Certified Pharmacy Technician License required.

• 2-3 years of pharmacy experience. (Community, Inpatient, Ambulatory, Insurance. Etc.)

• Knowledge of health benefit investigations, prior authorization support, patient financial assistance, medical terminology, diagnoses, and procedures

• Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records, health care payers, and specialty pharmacy operations is highly preferred.

• Completion of Mandatory Reporter training for child and dependent adult abuse within three (3) months of hire.

At MercyOne, we care deeply about your well-being—both physical and mental. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you in every stage of life. Here’s an overview of what you can expect:

Health and Wellness

• Personalized Health Insurance Plans : Including dental and vision coverage, available to you from Day 1.

• Wellness Programs : Designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

• Life Insurance Coverage : Providing peace of mind for you and your loved ones.

Financial Security

• Education Reimbursement : Supporting your professional growth and development.

• 403b Retirement Plan with Company Match : Helping you plan for a secure future.

Time Off and Flexibility

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual : Begin earning PTO from Day 1.

• Six Paid Holidays : Enjoy time to rest and recharge.

• Long- and Short-Term Leave Options : Supporting you during life’s unexpected events.

We’re committed to providing benefits that meet your needs and enhance your quality of life. Join us and experience a workplace that truly values you!

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran