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Adjudication Specialist

Polaris Pharmacy Services, LLC • Covina, CA • 3h ago

Job Details

Job Location

Polaris Pharmacy Services of Los Angeles - Covina, CA

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$18.00 - $19.00 Hourly

Job Shift

Night Shift

Description

WHO WE ARE At Polaris Pharmacy Services, we're more than a pharmacy - we're a dedicated partner in care, transforming how patients experience long-term, post-acute, correctional, PACE, and specialty pharmacy services. As industry leaders, we're raising the bar for quality and coordination across all sites of care, ensuring every patient receives seamless, compassionate, and expert support.

Founded in 2015, Polaris is proud to be locally and independently owned, with a growing national footprint. Our team thrives in a mission-driven environment where innovation meets purpose, and every role contributes to making a real impact. We offer more than just a job - we provide competitive pay, robust benefits, and genuine opportunities for career advancement.

If you're passionate about shaping the future of pharmacy and making a difference in the lives of those who need it most, we invite you to grow with us.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Adjudication Specialist manages a portfolio of rejected pharmacy claims, ensuring timely billing and maximum payer reimbursement. They prioritize customer needs, maintain courteous communication, and build effective relationships with colleagues and clients. Their goal is to uphold customer trust and enhance our services.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage and Identify Claims Portfolio:

Review and evaluate insurance claims to determine the extent of the insurer's liability, adhering to policy provisions and state and federal regulations.

Authenticate claimants and verify the accuracy of claim submission documents to prevent fraud and ensure compliance with policy terms.

Resolve Rejected Claims:

Calculate benefit payments and approve claim settlements based on policy coverage and assessment findings.

Coordinate with healthcare providers, repair services, or other parties to obtain additional documentation necessary for claim resolution.

Effective Communication and Risk Management:

Negotiate settlements with claimants or their representatives in cases of disputed claims.

Monitor and resolve revenue risks associated with payer setup, billing, rebilling, and reversal processes.

Policy Interpretation and Compliance:

Interpret and apply complex insurance policy language to diverse claim scenarios.

Provide detailed explanations to claimants regarding the adjudication process, claim denials, or settlement offers

Additional Responsibilities:

Implement alternative dispute resolution methods when conventional negotiation does not achieve a settlement.

Complete necessary payer paperwork, including prior authorization forms and manual billing.

Handle non-standard order entry situations as required.

Support training needs within the team.

Duties may vary depending on business needs and operational @context.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Able to retain a large amount of information and apply that knowledge to related situations

Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Basic computer knowledge skills required

Basic math and analytical skills

Experience with alpha-numeric data entry

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required

Customer Service

Results-oriented

Good organization/Attention to detail

Reliable

Problem solver

Able to work various shifts and days

Adaptability to an ever-changing environment

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or equivalent required

Minimum of one (1) or more years working as a pharmacy technician in a retail environment required (long-term care pharmacy preferred)

Framework LTC & General computer knowledge & 10-key Number Entry preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that should be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, bend, walk

May be necessary to work extended hours as needed

May lift and/or move up to 30 pounds

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role

HOLIDAY & PTO POLICY

Paid holidays are provided annually, with 6 days offered each year, along with 5 sick days.

Employees earn up to 10 PTO days each year, with rollover options and milestone bonuses.

Employees have the option to cash out up to 10 PTO hours each quarter for added financial flexibility.

Please note, because we are a pharmacy most of our locations are open 24-hours a day, 7 days a week and therefore schedules may change as determined by the needs of the business.

BENEFITS for full time Employees

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401 (k) (available for Part Time & Full Time EEs)

Company Paid Life insurance

Short-term and Long-term disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Personal Time Off (PTO)

Competitive pay with annual performance reviews and merit-based raises

Career growth potential

Annual on-site voluntary Flu Vaccines

Employee referral bonus program

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