Pharmacist Assistant

REF 1619738

10.09.2024 | Dubai | full time

Description: PHARMACY ASSISTANT

Under general supervision of a clinical pharmacist, the Pharmacy Assistant assists in communication with internal and external professionals, assists with medication coordination, and reconciliation.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

*Integrated teamwork with the Enrollment team for medication reconciliation, running MAPS reports, and onboarding new participants.
*Supporting Fraud, Waste and Abuse efforts by preparing detailed enrollment grids for new participants and communicating with the dispensing pharmacy.
*Supporting Fraud, Waste and Abuse efforts by preparing accurate medical utilization updates and communicating with the Clinical Pharmacist, interdisciplinary team, and dispensing pharmacy.
*Reconciling allergies and immunizations and updating pharmacy demographics for all participants.
*Prepare initial and annual Comprehensive Medication Review packets using a set of clinical criteria and communicating with the Clinical Pharmacist.
*Reviewing, executing, and communicating in collaboration with the Clinical Pharmacist on all refill requests from the dispensing pharmacy.
*Communicating with skilled nursing facilities for medication administration records and reports as assigned.
*Attending weekly huddles and meetings as assigned.
*Immunization care coordination
*Complete projects as assigned and perform a variety of leadership duties

Requirements: High school diploma or GED equivalent required
Associate’s degree preferred
Previous experience working in a pharmacy or other service-related job preferred
Knowledge of over-the-counter medicines and common prescriptions
Excellent customer service skills
Experience using POS systems
Computer literate and proficient typist