Medication Assistance Coordinator Augusta

2610 Columbia County Medical Center • Grovetown, GA

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About The Position

The Medication Assistance Coordinator serves as the central point of contact for prior authorizations, patient assistance programs, co-pay assistance programs, foundation programs, and other programs that help patients access medications through key medical-center service lines and health-system clinics. The role provides direct frontline contact with patients, families, providers, nurses, social workers, and pharmacies. The coordinator also performs all essential functions of a Pharmacy Technician.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; an associate degree is also listed as preferred.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPHT) certification required upon hire.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician (PHT) credential required upon hire.
• At least 2 years of pharmacy experience as a technician.
• Strong communication, organization, prioritization, time-management, and integrity skills.
• Microsoft Office skills and knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience with prior authorizations, patient assistance programs, co-pay assistance programs, and foundation programs.
• Experience with insurance, claim adjudication, and claim appeals.
• Experience with Pioneer and Cerner.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of experience in medication assistance or a similar role in a physician's office, medical center, or pharmacy.
• Associate degree.

Responsibilities

• Screen, process, and complete prior authorizations, patient assistance, co-pay assistance, foundation assistance, and other medication programs.
• Follow up with patients and providers on refills and reauthorizations as required by payers or assistance programs.
• Process prescriptions accurately through AU Health IT platforms.
• Coordinate shipping and delivery through common carriers and courier services to ensure accurate and timely medication delivery.
• Cross-train to provide staffing as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED