Homeoffice Medication Access Advocate, First Shift, Pharmacy Administration bei UC Health LLC
UC Health LLC · Cincinnati, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Remote
- Professional
Location: Remote, UC Business Center
Department: Pharmacy - Medication Access Services
Hours: 8am-5pm
Shift: First Shift
UC Health is hiring a remote Full-time, Medication Access Advocate in Pharmacy Administration at University of Cincinnati’s Medical Center.
Verification of insurance coverage utilization different on-line modalities for clinic patients receiving medications and chemotherapy. The associate is responsible for obtaining prior authorization requests and/or pre-determination for these services to ensure maximum reimbursement to the organization. The associate will initiate or facilitate enrollment in philanthropic foundation or manufacturer-based assistance programs if patients do not have insurance coverage for medications and chemotherapy.
About University of Cincinnati Medical Center
As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati.
Unit Details:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Employee Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
- 401K
- Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
- Remote
- First shift Monday-Friday
- No nights, no weekends, no holidays
Responsibilities
Job Function: Insurance Verification
• Initiates on-line verification and/or makes phone contact with Insurance Carriers and Plan Administrators to verify patient benefits to pre-certify that all outpatient services are secure.
• Follows up on missing data or problem accounts.
Job Function: Leverage Patient Assistance Programs
• Ensures authorization or access through assistance programs has been obtained for all high dollar medications.
Job Function: Documentation
• Documents complete and accurate data relating to all necessary eligibility, enrollment, benefits and precertification information in appropriate Epic database fields.
• Informs management of trends of incomplete data, registration issues, etc.
Job Function: Worklists
• Effectively organizes prioritization of Daily Worklist task.
Job Function: Secure Accounts
• Secures all applicable accounts in timely manner as defined by Due Diligence Standard while maintaining department productivity and quality standards.
Job Function: Communication
• Reports improvements, problems, and changes as it relates to insurance verification to department management
Job Function: Other duties as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
- Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GED
LICENSE & CERTIFICATION:
N/A
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum Required: 1 - 2 Years equivalent experience completing Pre-certifications/prior authorizations in a hospital setting, medical office setting, Patient Access or similar environment.
- Preferred: 3 - 5 Years equivalent experience completing Pre-certifications/prior authorizations in a hospital setting, medical office setting, Patient Access or similar environment. Pharmacy/medication experienced preferred but not required.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- This position requires and individual with both excellent communication and problem-solving skills. A strong medical terminology /background. The candidate must work closely with our physicians, nurse practitioners and other clinical associates to coordinate information needed for the insurance companies. The ability to perform superior customer service, particularly in a fast pace stressful and sensitive environment. Must be details oriented and be able to follow complex instructions.
About UC Health
UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching—a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.
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