Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Varied
Hours: 8

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Researches, obtains authorizations, insurance verifications, clinical documentation, prescription information and financial ability information needed to ensure when a prescriber writes a Specialty (high price, high risk and high touch) medication, so that the patient is able to initiate therapy in a timely and cost efficient manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Two (2) years of experience in Prior Authorizations in either a Pharmacy or a Clinical setting required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Ability to understand and analyze lab and clinical data within the patient's EMR.

Ability to understand third party payer and insurance complexities.

Ability to communicate professionally with all patients, peers, providers.

Ability to train new hires.

Ability to multitask due to the high volume of phone calls.

Ability to know and understand complex therapies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Pharmacy technician or Pharmacy billing experience with Insurers and Third Party payers preferred.

 

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

Union: Non Bargained

About Penn State Health

At Penn State Hershey, our mission is to enhance the quality of life and serve our community through improved health, the education of health professionals, and the discovery of knowledge. For us, service excellence is not only for our patients but also our employees. It means valuing each and every employee.

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