Under the direction of the Prescription Team Lead and the Manager of Ambulatory Pharmacy Services, the Medication Access Coordinator is responsible for answering phone calls, documentation and data entry related to providing medication prescription refills and medication prior authorizations for patients as requested. This position may be held by a certified Medical Assistant or a licensed Pharmacy Technician.  One-two years of successful working experience as a Pharmacy Technician or as Medical Assistant.  Meditech and Allscripts experience preferred.

Required:  Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program with Medical Assistant certification through one of the following national organizations OR must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Massachusetts.  National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) preferred.

American Association of Medical Assistants  American Medical Certification Agency  American Medical Technologist  American Registry of Medical Assistants  National Health career Association National Center for Competency Testing  National Association of Health Professionals National Phlebotomy Solutions