How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
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Day (United States of America)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.
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.
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
Minimum 2 years pharmacy as a technician required
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
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
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Columbia County Medical Center is a healthcare facility providing medical services.