Pharmacy Care Coordinator II

Pharmacy Care Coordinator page is loaded## Pharmacy Care Coordinatorlocations: LaGrange, KYtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R24072660**Summary****Job Description:*****Baptist Health is searching for a Specialty Pharmacy Care Coordinator to join our team at the new Central Pharmacy, LaGrange, KY!**** Completes benefit investigations to verify patient eligibility for prescribed specialty medications.* Assesses requirements for authorization of medications and maintain knowledge of payer formularies and reimbursement.* Supports third party prior authorization process and obtain appropriate overrides for new patients.* Maintains accurate insurance information and monitor for prior authorization renewal needs to avoid gaps in medication therapy.* Identifies financial assistance options to maximize copay savings and increase therapy adherence.* Serves as a liaison with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, nurses, and social workers to provide administrative support and communicate changes in medication-related coverage.* Utilizes the Electronic Health Record (HER) to maintain communication between departments and ensure accurate documentation in patient electronic charts.* Performs phone functions professionally and in a timely manner, including answering phones, returning calls, and checking voice mail.* Coordinates patient scheduling for initial and follow-up appointments.* Triages patient clinical questions and third-party insurance denials to the pharmacist for intervention as appropriate.* Facilitates adherence to medications by coordinating face-to-face or telephonic patient outreach for timely refills.* Maintains a record of activities to support data collection, analysis, and ongoing reporting to leadership related to patient metrics and financial performance.* Acts as a contact person for all non-clinical patient/customer questions.**Minimum Qualifications*** High school diploma or equivalent.* Current or eligible for Kentucky pharmacy technician registration (if not already registered with KY Board of Pharmacy, registration requires only an application and fee).* National Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred.* 2+ years pharmacy technician experience preferred.* Prior experience with third party billing, financial counseling, or medical terminology and coding preferred.* Prior experience with Epic EMR preferred.* Intermediate knowledge of computer systems and software, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word preferred.* Demonstrated ability to collaborate with healthcare providers and patients to communicate effectively as a patient advocate preferred.**Benefits*** Tuition Assistance reimbursement program* Paid Time Off available for use upon hire* Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave* Bereavement Leave (includes pets)* Employee Assistance Program* Retirement plans with company match* Company paid Basic Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability* Health Insurance, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision and much more!**Work Experience****Education**### *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.[](blob: / 2:44 #J-18808-Ljbffr Baptist Health