Insurance Authorization Specialist - 25 Hope Dr Pharmacy

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center Location: US:PA: Hershey Work Type: Full Time Shift: Varied Hours: 8:00a - 8:00p Recruiter Contact: Rebecca L. Stuckey at View email address on click.appcast.io

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Researches, obtains authorizations, insurance verifications, clinical documentation, prescription information and financial ability information needed to ensure when a prescriber writes a Specialty (high price, high risk and high touch) medication, so that the patient is able to initiate therapy in a timely and cost efficient manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Two (2) years of experience in Prior Authorizations in either a Pharmacy or a Clinical setting required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Ability to understand and analyze lab and clinical data within the patient’s EMR. Ability to understand third party payer and insurance complexities. Ability to communicate professionally with all patients, peers, providers. Ability to train new hires. Ability to multitask due to the high volume of phone calls. Ability to know and understand complex therapies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Pharmacy technician or Pharmacy billing experience with Insurers and Third Party payers preferred.

BENEFITS

Be Well: Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton). Be Balanced: Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Be Secured: Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection. Be Rewarded: Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program. Be Supported: by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling. EEO Statement Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr 340B Health