Medication Assistance Program Assistant

## Medication Assistance Program Assistant Apply:
Victoria, TX:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R-097304
** Job Title
** Medication Assistance Program Assistant
** Agency
* * Texas A&M University Health Science Center
** Department
* * Coastal Bend Health Education Center
** Proposed Minimum Salary**$18.20 hourly
** Job Location
** Victoria, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description
** Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are:
Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.  Who we areAs one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.  What we want

The Program Assistant, under general direction, provides standard program support and coordination of activities for the Medication Assistance Program.  What you need to know
** Salary:** $18.20 hourly
** Travel:
** This position may require up to 20% or more of travel.
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* Schedule:

** This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or on weekends.  
** Responsibilities:
**** Medication Assistance Program
*** Assists in coordinating program activities and travels to various program locations to provide on-site support.
* Serves as first point of contact for program information and coordinates responses to request for program information as needed.
* Conducts personal interviews with residents and aids in completing pharmaceutical applications for assistance programs and follows up on pending applications.
* Builds and maintains positive working relationships with patients, healthcare provides, and community organizations.
* Confers as needed on a timely basis with Healthy South Texas staff regarding patient care plans.  
** Administrative
* ** Maintains pharmaceutical company and client databases and other program materials, including administrative, fiscal, and client records.
* Composes correspondence, reports, publications, presentations, including editing/proofreading program materials as needed.
* Continuously expands knowledge and understanding of community resources, services, and available programs.
* Assists in reviewing and updating program policies and procedures and makes recommendations for program improvement.
* Performs other duties as assigned.  
** Patient Support
*** Assists patients in reviewing care plans and results in an effective manner.
* Motivates patients to be active and engaged participants in their health.
* Assists patients in overcoming barriers to obtaining needed medical care and social services and utilizing other community resources.
* Provides culturally appropriate support and information for the patient and their families in a series of structed visits and follow-up phone calls in a variety of settings, including the patients’ homes.  
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* Qualifications:

**** Required

Education and Experience
*** Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience  
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Ability to speak English and Spanish
* Two years of related experience in public health, health outreach, or health education.
* Experience working with healthcare organizations, providers, patients, or community-based organizations.
* Community Health Worker Certification or equivalent.
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
*** Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others.
* Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain…