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Pharmacy Specialist Level 1

Integrated Resources, Inc
Newark, NJ, United States
Full-time

Job Description : Job Summary :

This position is responsible for receiving verbal and written requests for prior authorization from pharmacists, physicians and / or patients and is responsible for supporting and assisting in the coordination of Pharmacy Services activities including claim utilization analysis, prescription plan design, ad-hoc reporting, correspondence and special projects.

Must maintain performance in compliance with organizational or department goals and in compliance with regulatory agencies

Responsibilities :

Process prior authorizations received via prior authorization help line, by evaluating the medical necessity / appropriateness for specific drugs and based on medical criteria.

  • Directly interact with members physician office staff, pharmacies and internal stake holders for eligibility, coverage determination claims issues.
  • Conduct intervention with physician & pharmacy office staff to facilitate formulary compliance and generic dispensing.
  • Process appeals complaints executive inquiries and compliance related issues.
  • Provide recommendations to increase efficiency, accuracy and productivity in the department.
  • Process ad hoc request for information or reports from stakeholders.
  • Participate in client member and employee training to ensure practical understanding of pharmacy services programs and operations.
  • Assist in the day to day business functions of the pharmacy department as well as the Medication Therapy Management program.
  • Provide support to various clinical programs within the pharmacy department.

Education / Experience :

  • Prefers a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Health Care Management, Business or Pharmaceutical Administration.
  • Requires minimum of two (2) years experience in third party prescription program claim adjudication.
  • Requires minimum of two (2) years experience as a Pharmacy Utilization Management Specialist.
  • Requires prior customer service / service quality initiative experience.
  • 4 days ago
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