Transition of Care Tech - Inpatient Pharmacy , part time

Main Function:

• Support safe, efficient transitions of care by coordinating medication delivery processes, enhancing communication across the care team, and ensuring patients receive medications prior to discharge.


• Assists in the nonprofessional aspects of preparing and distributing medications & performs the clerical duties of the dept.


• All medication-associated duties are performed under the direct supervision of licensed personnel (Registered Pharmacists).

Key Responsibilities:

• Medication Coordination & Processing — 40%
  
  
  
  • Coordinate the preparation and processing of discharge prescriptions in collaboration with our outpatient pharmacy.
  
  
  • Ensure discharge medications are prepared in alignment with patient flow and discharge timelines.
  
  
  
  


• Communication With Nursing, Providers & Clinical Teams — 25%
  
  
  
  • Serve as a liaison to nursing, providers, case management, and other clinical stakeholders regarding medication readiness and discharge planning.
  
  
  • Communicate status updates, workflow barriers, and medication-related concerns in a timely manner.
  
  
  • Coordinate with pharmacists to resolve discrepancies or delays impacting the discharge process. 
  
  
  
  


• Patient Engagement & Pre-Discharge Outreach — 20%
  
  
  
  • Conduct pre-appointment and pre-discharge calls to assess medication needs and potential barriers.
  
  
  • Inform patients of the medication pickup or delivery process.
  
  
  • Provide supportive, patient-centered communication to enhance the discharge experience.
  
  
  
  


• Outpatient Pharmacy Coordination — 10%
  
  
  
  • Communicate with outpatient pharmacies to troubleshoot insurance issues, clarify prescription details, and assist in ensuring medication availability.
  
  
  • Maintain workflow continuity across inpatient and outpatient departments to support medication readiness. 
  
  
  
  


• Administrative & Supportive Duties — 5%
  
  
  
  • Document activities, communications, and interventions in pharmacy systems and the electronic medical record.
  
  
  • Assist with quality-improvement projects, data collection, and departmental initiatives as needed.
  
  
  • Perform additional technical duties within scope, and under the direction of the Director(s) of Pharmacy to support transitions of care operations. 
  
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• High School education or equivalency required.


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.


• 1-2 years of Healthcare/pharmacy experience preferred.


• Pharmacy Technician Certification & NYS license preferred.

Pay Range: $19.48 -$24.00 

Starting Pay: Based on Experience 

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