[Hiring] Prior Authorization Specialist I @Florida Cancer Specialists

Role Description

The Prior Authorization Specialist will be responsible for performing prior authorizations and appeals (as required) for all oral oncology and supportive medications as an extension of the medical practice.

• Demonstrates working knowledge of all facets of role, relevant regulations, and organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
• Performs all duties in accordance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
• Work schedule Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED required.
• A valid FL Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPT) license preferred.
• Three (3) years’ experience in a healthcare field, retail, hospital or specialty pharmacy experience preferred.
• Experience in completing prior authorization forms preferred.
• Experience in oncology preferred.
• Critical thinking skills including solid problem solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management and organizational skills.
• Developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness.
• Good command of the English language; second language is an asset but not required.
• Strong customer focus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required.

Requirements

• Must be detailed oriented with the ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to work effectively with sensitive and confidential material and sometimes emotionally charged matters.
• Effective communication skills (oral, written, presentation), is an active listener, and effectively provides balanced feedback.
• Ability to build an engaging culture of quality, performance effectiveness and operational excellence through best practices, strong business and political acumen, collaboration and partnerships, as well as a positive employee, physician and community relations.
• Effectively manages own time, conflicting priorities, self, stress, and professional development.
• Self-motivated and self-starter with ability work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to work remotely effectively as required.
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment with demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities and demands from a variety of stakeholders and sites.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401-K match.
• Pet and legal insurance.