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Medical Faculty Associates, Inc.

Lead Prior-Authorization Technician

Medical Faculty Associates, Inc., Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201

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3811 N Fairfax 3811 N Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22203, USA

Position Summary To lead the development and coordination of the prior authorization team as they serve the GWMFA providers. Serve as a member of the Specialty Pharmacy team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

Under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist:

Maintain effective onboarding and training procedures for team members

Perform continuous quality improvement of prior authorization and pharmacy-initiated refill program

Manage time and attendance, payroll, and PTO requests for the team

Initiate prior authorizations for medications and work with providers on completion

Confirm patient demographics are accurate and insurance information is correct

Communicate with the clinical team and patients about prior authorization and refill status and provide updates accordingly

Identify patient foundation assistance and manufacturer copay assistance programs

Follow up with the pharmacy to ensure the medication is in process after approval was received

Process prior authorization renewals

Work with the provider to resolve prior authorization peer-to-peer reviews and denials

Transcription of new prescriptions to patient profile

Ensure correct third-party adjudication of specialty medications

Communicate with nurses and patients about prescription order status and provide updates accordingly

Communicate copays with patients before ordering medications

Make sure that specialty medications with existing PAR levels are appropriately stocked

Notify the patient when medication is available for pickup and/or schedule delivery

Basic familiarity with proper medication dosing, use, and required monitoring parameters for specialty medications

Perform refill reminders for patients on specialty medications and follow up with the prescriber if out of refills

File all completed prescriptions in accordance with department standards

At all times, maintain a courteous interaction with patients, visitors, departments, and medical personnel

Compliance with all established personnel and departmental policies

Preparation of prescriptions for pharmacist’s review, following federal and local regulations (including labeling)

Refer issues that require professional judgment to a pharmacist for follow-up

Minimal Qualifications Education

High school diploma or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licensure

Current and valid licensure as a Pharmacy Technician in the District of Columbia.

Experience

A minimum of 2 years of verified Pharmacy Technician experience in a retail, nursing home, medical center, or hospital pharmacy

Physical Requirements

Stand, walk, bend, twist, and reach for long periods of time in a clinical setting.

Must be able to occasionally lift or carry and push or pull up to 100 lbs. as part of the role

Regularly exposed to healthcare settings that may require personal protective equipment

Requires manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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