Medication Assistance Coordinator WMCG

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Summary:

The Medication Assistance Coordinator serves as the hub for prior authorizations, patient assistance programs, co-payassistance program, foundation programs, and additional programs allowing patients to access medications associatedwith key service lines within the medical center as well as health system clinics. This position is responsible for providingfront line, direct contact with patients, families, providers, nurses, social workers and pharmacies. The MedicationAssistance Coordinator performs all the essential functions of the Pharmacy Technician.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Screens, processes and completes prior authorization, patient assistance, co-pay assistance, foundationassistance and other medication programs.Follows up with patients and providers on refill and reauthorizations as required by payers or assistanceprograms.Processes prescriptions through AU Health IT platforms in an accurate manner.Coordinates shipping and delivery activities associated with common carrier and courier services to assureaccurate and timely medication delivery.Cross trains to provide staffing as a Pharmacy Technician.Performs other duties as assignedComplies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma General or GED General or Associates Other-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• CPHT - Cert Pharmacy Tech
• PHT - Registered Pharmacy Tech

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 2 years pharmacy as a technician Required orMinimum 3 years Medication assistance or similar role in a physician's office, medical center orpharmacy Preferred and

Required Minimum Skills:

Strong communicationOrganizationPrioritizationTime managementIntegrityMicrosoft officeMedical terminologyExperience with prior authorizations, patient assistance programs, co-pay assistance programs and foundation programsExperience with insurance, claim adjudication, and claim appealsExperience with Pioneer & Cerner

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