Role Description
The main function of Pharmacy Services is to provide efficient and accurate responses to external customers (physicians, office staff, pharmacy providers, members and brokers) and internal team members. Resolves outpatient pharmacy benefit coverage (inclusion/exclusion), prescription claim problems, communicates drug formulary guidelines including drug formulary alternatives, prior authorization criteria and group/member eligibility problems. Researches and solves administrative review and consumer affairs issues.
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Under general supervision, coordinates, assists in and supports implementation of procedures and guidelines for the drug prior authorization program for the outpatient Pharmacy Benefit.
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Communicates with the physician, physicianβs office staff, medical management and other Cross team members to assist with accurate and efficient resolution of prior authorization requests.
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Assists in providing formulary alternatives and communicates prior authorization criteria, and discusses pharmacy benefit coverage inclusions/exclusions when required.
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Interfaces in a courteous and professional manner with physicians, physician office staff, contracted pharmacists, patients, and other Cross team members during the prior authorization process.
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Provides drug usage history and other pertinent pharmacy benefit related computer searches for pharmacists and Medical Director to assist in case specific reviews and drug evaluations.
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Assists pharmacists with drug utilization review programs, NCQA QI programs or other assigned projects.
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Communicates prior authorization criteria, pharmacy benefit coverage and formulary alternatives to physician, physician office staff, medical management staff, sales, member/customer services.
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Assists in research and resolution of physician inquiries and grievances.
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Provides essential clinical information to Member Services, Administrative Review Department and Consumer Affairs to resolve Member inquiries and grievances.
Qualifications
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Currently in training or recently completed training but has not consistently reached production/quality standards.
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2-4 yearsβ experience required.
Requirements
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The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is: $18.00 - $20.00/hr.
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Non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime at a rate of 1.5 times the base hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a work week, or as required by state or local law.
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Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education and experience.
Benefits
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Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages.
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Packages may include medical, dental, and vision benefits.
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Health savings accounts with qualified medical plan enrollment.
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10 paid days off.
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3 days paid bereavement leave.
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401(k) plan participation with employer match.
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Life and disability insurance.
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Commuter benefits.
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Dependent care flexible spending account.
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Accident insurance.
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Critical illness insurance.
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Hospital indemnity insurance.
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Accommodations and reimbursement for work travel.
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Discretionary performance or recognition bonus.
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Sick leave and mobile phone reimbursement provided based on state or local law.