Prior Authorization Pharmacist - Temporary

Moda Health•Portland, OR

4d•Remote

About The Position

We are currently seeking a skilled and dedicated pharmacist to join our clinical pharmacy team. In this role, you will have the exciting opportunity to focus on the vital prior authorization functions of our work. Your primary responsibilities will involve making coverage determinations and completing appeal requests, using your clinical expertise to provide coverage decisions based on established criteria, guidelines, and specific plan design. You will be part of a dynamic environment where you can make a significant impact on patient care and contribute to the overall success of our healthcare organization. This is a temporary role that is a WFH.

Requirements

Current active and unrestricted Oregon Registered Pharmacist license, or eligible for Oregon licensure which is to be obtained within 60 days of hire date
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact with healthcare providers, internal teams, and external stakeholders
Commitment to service, organizational values, and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor always
Works well under pressure with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities
Follow the company HR policies, Code of Conduct, and all department policies and procedures including protecting confidential company, employee, and customer information

Nice To Haves

Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.)
Experience in clinical therapeutics for specialty drugs
Two to three years of managed care experience

Responsibilities

Evaluate medication requests for coverage (e.g., prior authorization reviews, non-formulary requests, step therapy exceptions), conducting thorough clinical reviews and assessing their compliance with established clinical guidelines, formularies, and policies
Provide prior authorization pharmacist coverage for rotating weekends and holidays
Provide ad hoc or on call support for urgent medication requests and provide internal pharmacist support to the pharmacy team, appeals unit, and customer services department
Perform coverage determination reviews for all lines of business (i.e., commercial, exchange, government) for pharmacy and medical (physician-administered or home infusion) medications
Participate in the appeals and grievances process by providing clinical expertise and reviewing medication-related appeals and complaints
Complete medical literature evaluation using primary, secondary, and tertiary drug resources to support coverage decision-making and recommendations
Perform peer-to-peer reviews with providers when requested
Make recommendations on medication edit improvements (e.g., programming) and coverage criteria, based on utilization and findings during coverage determination reviews
Provide clear, comprehensive, and timely responses to requests for drug information to members, clients, providers, and internal staff via detailed and thorough documentation within coverage determinations, appeal documentation, and email inquiries
Organize workload, set priorities, complete assignments in a timely manner and utilize resources appropriately while complying with department program standards
Participate in and support department quality assurance and ongoing improvement practices
Remain current on all communications and updated processes relayed through multiple team communication channels and apply to daily duties and responsibilities
Support staff training and development as required
Review, update, and maintain applicable policies and procedures related to clinical pharmacy services
Performs all other related duties as assigned by departmental managers