Population Health Pharmacy Extender - Full Time / Day Shift - Jefferson Center City

Job Details Under supervision of Lead Ambulatory Pharmacist (Population Health), 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 and clinical quality measures. 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: ?? 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 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. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa?tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Location: Philadelphia, PA, US

Posted Date: 6/16/2025