Medication Access Coordinator

AdventHealth • Bolingbrook, IL • 1h ago

Our promise to you:

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

500 REMINGTON BLVD

City:

BOLINGBROOK

State:

Illinois

Postal Code:

60440

Job Description:

*Schedule: 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday

Completes prior authorization forms, negotiates authorization status with insurers, tracks prescription approval status, and alerts clinical pharmacists of denials or nonresponse. Facilitates enrollment of patients in patient assistance programs and collaborates with social services and case management. Assists pharmacists with preparing letters of medical necessity and coordinating peer-to-peer conferences. Performs other duties as assigned. Expedites clinic workflow and enhances patient care by preventing therapy interruptions due to insurance issues in conjunction with pharmacists, physicians, and clinic staff. Communicates and collaborates regarding patient therapy interruptions, additional therapy monitoring requirements, and alternative care delivery setting options. Facilitates adherence to medications by ensuring patients receive prescribed medications in a timely manner and makes scheduled calls to obtain clinical information and process prescription refills. Documents and triages patient problems with therapy to the appropriate pharmacist, assures documentation of problem and follow-up, and assists with coordination of filling, packaging, and delivery of prescriptions. Observes and understands prescribing trends within ambulatory clinics to identify areas for improved specialty pharmacy contracting. Develops marketing materials and communication strategies under the guidance of the pharmacy management team to increase patient recruitment and prescription capture rate of high-cost take-home medications. Assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure reimbursement of high-cost medications. Facilitates staff training and competency, education, and practice advancement, including training new staff members and coordinating with the manager to develop and maintain a training and competency program for specialty pharmacy technician staff. Improves patient service experience and maximizes pharmacy revenue through provision of prior authorization services for high-cost medications. Conducts patient insurance, benefits, and financial investigation and verification by directly communicating with patients.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience with pharmacy benefits plans and secondary insurance providers (copay assistance). [Required]

Accuracy and attention to detail for long periods of time; excellent organization skills. [Required]

Ability to interpret prescription and knowledge of the generic names of medications and medical terminology; vast understanding of mathematical principles to perform pharmaceutical calculations. [Required]

Ability to critically think through situations with good problem-solving skills [Required]

Good customer service skills and values teamwork. [Required]

Must be able to multitask and be flexible in moving from task to task within the department while maintaining composure and staying organized. [Required]

Basic to moderate proficiency skill set in MS Office: Word, Excel and Outlook. [Required]

Education:

High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Field of Study:

N/A

Work Experience:

1+ years retail, specialty, or mail-order pharmacy setting [Preferred]

5+ years of ambulatory or specialty pharmacy experience [Required]

Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM), managed healthcare organization, insurance experience [Preferred]

Additional Information:

N/A

Licenses and Certifications:

Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) [Required]

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) [Required]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/23km2677

Pay Range:

$22.68 - $42.19

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Category: Pharmacy

Organization: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Day

Req ID: 151462731

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