Specialty Pharmacy Care Coordinator - Oncology

Experience Required

None

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Summary

The Specialty Pharmacy Care Coordinator acts as an extension of the ambulatory clinic teams to support patient access to high touch, complex medication therapies. This position is based in a specialty pharmacy

clinic setting under pharmacist supervision. The Specialty Pharmacy Care Coordinator functions in a multi-skilled environment which requires the application of teamwork, leadership and flexibility. Works in collaboration with insurance companies, nursing, and social workers to obtain appropriate authorization for medications including registration with drug specific manufacturer programs when applicable. Performs tasks related to prescription billing including completing benefits investigations, assisting with the prior authorization process, and locating copay assistance options for patients to ensure affordability of specialty medications. Assists with clinic intervention outcomes tracking to monitor value of services. Coordinates patient outreach for new and enrolled patients to ensure continuity of care and optimize patient outcomes.

Job Description:

Baptist Health is searching for a Specialty Pharmacy Care Coordinator to join our Oncology team at 1700 Nicholasville Road, Lexington, KY!

Completes benefit investigations to verify patient eligibility for prescribed specialty medications.

Maintains current knowledge of payer formularies and reimbursement.

Engages in personal development to stay updated with pharmacy trends related to role and practice setting.

Supports third party prior authorization process and obtain appropriate overrides to improve speed to therapy for new patients.

Maintains accurate insurance information and monitor for prior authorization renewal needs to avoid gaps in medication therapy

Triages patient or caregiver clinical questions, medication related concerns, and third-party insurance denials to the pharmacist for intervention as appropriate.

Utilizes Electronic Health Record to maintain communication between departments and ensure accurate documentation of patient care activities.

Communicates and represents pharmacy effectively throughout all levels of the organization.

Serves as the primary point of contact with patients related to specialty medication needs and shows empathy and compassion to patients and caregivers.

Serves as a liaison with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, nurses, and social workers to provide administrative support, communicate changes in medication related coverage and regulatory mandates.

Facilitates enrollment of patients in patient assistance programs to maximize copay savings and assist with gathering appropriate documentation.

Utilizes technology to organize daily outreach tasks to complete prescription refills, delivery coordination, and claim processing on time.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Registration with Kentucky Board of Pharmacy upon hire date.

Pharmacy technician experience required.

Pharmacy Technician National Certification (PTCB) preferred but not required.

Prior experience with third party billing, financial counseling, or medical terminology and coding preferred.

Prior experience with Epic electronic medical record preferred.

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

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Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R26104477