Pharmacy Patient Financial Advocate
About The Position
The Pharmacy Patient Financial Advocate supports patients in obtaining coverage and financial assistance for prescriptions and specialty medications. The role submits prior authorizations through CoverMyMeds or directly to insurance companies, completes medication assistance and grant funding applications, follows up with insurers on application status, and retrieves chart notes from EPIC. The position is based at the University of Kansas Southlake Campus in Lenexa, Kansas. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a 30-minute lunch break. New-employee orientation is held Monday and Tuesday at KU Hospital’s main campus and includes eight non-billable hours. The role is being recruited as a potential temp-to-perm opportunity. The facility is nicotine-free and closed on observed holidays; there are no weekend, floating, or on-call requirements.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience in insurance billing, revenue cycle, and prior authorizations.
- Experience with specialty pharmaceuticals.
- Experience with EPIC and CoverMyMeds.
- Consistent work history and professionalism.
- High school diploma plus 3 years of relevant work experience, or an associate degree in a related field plus 1 year of relevant work experience.
- New graduates are not accepted.
Nice To Haves
- Pharmacy technician license.
Responsibilities
- Submit prior authorizations for prescriptions and specialty medications through CoverMyMeds or directly to insurance companies.
- Complete medication assistance and grant funding applications for patients.
- Contact insurance companies for status updates.
- Retrieve chart notes from EPIC.
Benefits
- Biweekly pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
