Medication Assistance Coordinator - Pharmacotherapy Clinic

2510 Cobb Hospital, Inc. • Mableton, GA

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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 Senior Pharmacy Technician.

Requirements

• High School Diploma General or GED General or Associates Other is Preferred
• CPHT - Cert Pharmacy Tech or CPHT-ADV - Advanced Cert Pharmacy Tech
• PHT - Registered Pharmacy Tech
• Minimum 2 years as a Certified Pharmacy Technician Required
• Experience with prior authorizations, patient assistance programs, co-pay assistance programs, and foundation programs High
• Experience with insurance, claim adjudication, and claim appeals High
• Experience with Epic Willow Ambulatory and Pioneer Medium
• Strong communication, organization, time management, integrity High
• Experience with Microsoft Office Medium
• Familiar with medical terminology Medium

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 3 years in medication assistance or similar role in a physician's office, medical center, or pharmacy Preferred

Responsibilities

• Screens, processes and completes prior authorization, patient assistance, co-pay assistance, foundation assistance and other medication programs
• Follows up with patients & providers on refill and reauthorizations as required by payers or assistance programs
• Processes prescriptions through 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
• 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