What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialty Pharmacy Patient Care Coordinator position at The University of Vermont Health Network?
A sign on bonus of $3,000 is being offered to external candidates – paid out at 6 months ($1,500 less applicable taxes) and 1 year ($1,500 less applicable taxes) from hire!
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Specialty Pharmacy Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) is responsible to provide full integrated support to patients, pharmacists and clinic staff by providing full continuum of specialty medication services. Specialty Pharmacy PCCs are result-oriented with a positive outlook and clear focus on high quality patient care and service. This position requires a high level of detail orientation and strong administrative/organizational skills.
EDUCATION
High School / GED plus one year of post high school education or related work experience.
Certifications: Pharmacy Technician National Certification through PTCB or NHA required.
Licenses: Vermont Board of Pharmacy Technician License required
Specialty Pharmacy Patient Care Coordinators will maintain their Pharmacy Technician Registration/License with the State of Vermont Board of Pharmacy as well as their National Certification in good standing.
EXPERIENCE
One year technician experience as a Pharmacy Technician or equivalency required.
Three to five years preferred.
Specialty pharmacy or pre-certification experience strongly encouraged.
**Conditional offers of employment in the Specialty Pharmacy department are contingent upon favorable completion of a thorough background check and post-offer, pre-employment drug screening. Candidates must submit to a drug screen from a vendor approved by the UVM Medical Center. Specialty Pharmacy candidates who refuse to obtain a drug screen within the time frame requested may have their offer of employment rescinded. If a Specialty Pharmacy candidate’s drug screen reveals a positive test result, dependent on the circumstances, his/her offer of employment may be rescinded.
