Medication Access Coordinator I
Direct Jobs, Danville, PA, United States
Job Summary
Accountable to obtain prior authorization for medications. Complete benefit investigation to determine coverage for prescribed treatment and act as a liaison for all medication prior authorization matters to insurance companies, departments, and patients. Act as subject matter expert for patient medication assistance foundations, free drug and drug replacement programs for uninsured, under-insured, indigent population. Maintains updated knowledge of pharmacy reimbursement methodologies.
Job Duties
Completes prior authorization and documents referrals for all medications reviewed using appropriate third-party payer criteria.
Conducts research and follow-up activities within established timeframes. Maintains knowledge of criteria changes of third-party payor authorization requirements.
Communicates with care team to provide details on authorization status.
Maintains knowledge of all available patient assistance programs and eligibility requirements.
Identifies available appropriate medication assistance programs upon discussing with patient the affordability of the prescribed treatment.
Ensures accurate completion necessary signatures of appropriate paperwork for enrollment in assistance program(s).
Tracks fund award end dates and exhaustion, re-apply as necessary to avoid lapse in therapies.
Communicates with care team to provide details on status of assistance applications.
Educate providers and patients on specialty services and how this improves overall patient care. Grow the specialty pharmacy’s patient population.
Floats from areas of low workload to areas of heavy workload as needed to provide optional patient services.
Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.
Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Position Details
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) (Required)
Experience: Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience (Required)
Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and degree obtained (Associate’s Degree = 2 years; Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years).
Certification(s) and License(s): None specified.
Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
EEO Statement
We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.
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Accountable to obtain prior authorization for medications. Complete benefit investigation to determine coverage for prescribed treatment and act as a liaison for all medication prior authorization matters to insurance companies, departments, and patients. Act as subject matter expert for patient medication assistance foundations, free drug and drug replacement programs for uninsured, under-insured, indigent population. Maintains updated knowledge of pharmacy reimbursement methodologies.
Job Duties
Completes prior authorization and documents referrals for all medications reviewed using appropriate third-party payer criteria.
Conducts research and follow-up activities within established timeframes. Maintains knowledge of criteria changes of third-party payor authorization requirements.
Communicates with care team to provide details on authorization status.
Maintains knowledge of all available patient assistance programs and eligibility requirements.
Identifies available appropriate medication assistance programs upon discussing with patient the affordability of the prescribed treatment.
Ensures accurate completion necessary signatures of appropriate paperwork for enrollment in assistance program(s).
Tracks fund award end dates and exhaustion, re-apply as necessary to avoid lapse in therapies.
Communicates with care team to provide details on status of assistance applications.
Educate providers and patients on specialty services and how this improves overall patient care. Grow the specialty pharmacy’s patient population.
Floats from areas of low workload to areas of heavy workload as needed to provide optional patient services.
Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.
Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Position Details
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) (Required)
Experience: Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience (Required)
Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and degree obtained (Associate’s Degree = 2 years; Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years).
Certification(s) and License(s): None specified.
Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
EEO Statement
We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.
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