Medication Assistance Coordinator WMCG

2310 AU Medical Center, Inc. • Augusta, GA

17d

About The Position

The Medication Assistance Coordinator serves as the hub for prior authorizations, patient assistance programs, co-pay assistance program, foundation programs, and additional programs allowing patients to access medications associated with key service lines within the medical center as well as health system clinics. This position is responsible for providing front line, direct contact with patients, families, providers, nurses, social workers and pharmacies. The Medication Assistance Coordinator performs all the essential functions of the Pharmacy Technician.

Requirements

• High School Diploma General or GED General or Associates Other-Preferred
• CPHT - Cert Pharmacy Tech
• PHT - Registered Pharmacy Tech
• Minimum 2 years pharmacy as a technician Required or Minimum 3 years Medication assistance or similar role in a physician's office, medical center or pharmacy Preferred
• Strong communication
• Organization
• Prioritization
• Time management
• Integrity
• Microsoft office
• 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 & Cerner

Responsibilities

• Screens, processes and completes prior authorization, patient assistance, co-pay assistance, foundation assistance and other medication programs.
• Follows up with patients and providers on refill and reauthorizations as required by payers or assistance programs.
• Processes prescriptions through AU Health IT platforms in an accurate manner.
• Coordinates shipping and delivery activities associated with common carrier and courier services to assure accurate and timely medication delivery.
• Cross trains to provide staffing as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all 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