Client Operations Specialist

LucyRx; Oregon; Híbrido; USD 34.000 - 40.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

LucyRx is a remote-first PBM provider seeking a Communications and Member Support role. You will manage member communications, helpdesk escalations, and prior authorization workflows, while supporting implementation and client reporting activities.

Daily duties include coordinating data for renewals, maintaining plan design accuracy, and assisting providers with inquiries. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, attention to detail, and strong communication skills to support members,

Qualificações

• Experience in pharmacy benefits, PBM operations, health plan administration, or related account/client support role preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, especially with data entry, claims, and configuration work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with members, providers, clients, and vendor partners.
• Ability to manage multiple queues, tickets, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Comfort working with spreadsheets, data files, and basic reporting tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve discrepancies independently.

Responsabilidades

• Manage texts, service emails, calls and voicemails; act as escalation point for Helpdesk issues.
• Update Helpdesk instructions/protocols and respond to prior authorization inquiries.
• Assist with daily rejection reports, prior authorization tickets, and data collection for new accounts.
• Coordinate data collection for renewals, draft implementation forms, and create client/account structures.
• Attend client meetings, maintain access records, and produce reports for clients and vendors.
• Review member reimbursements and eligibility, and escalate issues to management.

Conhecimentos

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Data handling

Cross-functional collaboration

Formação

Experience in pharmacy benefits / PBM operations / health plan administration / account support

Descrição da vaga

Role and ResponsibilitiesCommunications and Member Support

• Manage texts, service emails, incoming calls, and voicemail
• Serve as an escalation point for issues from the Helpdesk agents, resolving calls and questions they cannot handle or view in the PBM system
• Maintain and update the Helpdesk instructions/protocols
• Respond to prior authorization status inquiries from providers and partner vendors
• Resolve member inquiries such as coverage/cost questions, requests for cards, and prior authorization clinical criteria
• Print and mail prior authorization denial letters to members
• Assist members with member portal registration and viewing claims for dependents
• Enter rejection overrides when appropriate and call pharmacies to assist with claim adjudication

Clinical Support

• Assist with the daily rejection report and initiating prior authorization faxes
• Manage the prior authorization ticket queue: review and triage incoming tickets, remove duplicates, and archive inactive or aged tickets
• Update provider fax information and resend prior authorization forms or decision faxes
• Reach out to providers for missing clinical information

Implementation and Configuration Support

• Coordinate data collection for new accounts and renewals
• Cross-reference current plan design and "free meds" list against standard programming and confirm the plan for the new benefit year
• Draft the implementation form and submit it for programming
• Create Plan Change request forms for client/agent signature and submit plan changes to programmers
• Draft legal documents (data entry on existing templates)
• Create account structures for programmers and submit account structure changes to as needed
• Create drug/product lists with GPIs when clients request custom programming
• Convert past claim files into proper format for bulk override entries
• Review sample member cards for accuracy before they are sent to the printer
• For renewals with a TPA change, map old cardholder numbers to the new ones so current deductible and out of pocket values can be loaded
• Run claims testing to validate configuration accuracy
• Assist with the integration process for vendors such as analytics, stop loss, or internal health clinics

Building Client Relationships

• Attend weekly client meetings and track progress of open issues
• Maintain records of people with reporting portal, PBM portal, and member portal access and submit new access requests/changes to appropriate team
• Conduct brief tutorials of the various portals
• Assist with questions regarding specific reports and resolve discrepancies
• Assist when issues arise in claims adjudication
• Submit requests to appropriate team for automated invoice subscriptions and report delivery
• Maintain records of invoice, report, and rebate recipients, and submit change requests as necessary
• Work with Marketing team to create new client-facing lists and collateral upon request (e.g., expanded PA lists, GLP-1 clinical criteria outlines)
• Submit clinical criteria for client approval when changes are made or medications are added
• Provide census files and member contact information to partners/vendors
• Convert TPA files into usable formats for partners/vendors (e.g., high-cost medication member lists for outreach)
• Convert census files into formats partners/vendors can use to print member cards
• Notify partners/vendors when a rejection or inquiry comes in for non- prior authorization medications
• Send daily prior authorization approval and rejection summaries to partners/vendors
• Notify clients and agents of formulary changes and include a member impact report
• Review clients' first invoices for formatting and programming structure accuracy
• Complete the month-end clinical report
• Create custom reports accompanying clinical invoices for designated clients

Research and Investigation

• Review member reimbursement requests for eligibility before submitting for processing
• Review disputed claims against the implementation form to determine if programming corrections are needed; elevate to Manager
• Investigate accumulator discrepancies and elevate to confirm totals with the TPA when needed
• Notify the TPA of non-matched members resulting from eligibility file issues (e.g., members incorrectly placed in a terminated group)
• Submit eligibility file correction requests to the TPA for unspecified/incorrect gender or duplicate member records
• Initiate reports to determine refunds to plans and/or members after programming corrections and submit reports to Manager

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Prior experience in pharmacy benefits, PBM operations, health plan administration, or a related account/client support role preferred
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly with data entry, claims, and configuration work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with members, providers, clients, and vendor partners
• Ability to manage multiple queues, tickets, and deadlines simultaneously
• Comfort working with spreadsheets, data files, and basic reporting tools
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to research and resolve discrepancies independently
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is a largely sedentary role; however, some standing, walking, bending, and reaching may be required. Regularly operates in an office setting which involves utilizing a computer, mouse, keyboard, and occasionally operates other standard office equipment such as a printer, copier, and phone. Minimal travel may be required.

What We Do

LucyRx is an independent, next-generation pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) transforming how healthcare works. We're fixing what's broken in the PBM industry by putting people first and challenging outdated norms. For too long, traditional PBMs have prioritized profit over patients, and we believe that's just plain wrong. LucyRx offers bold, innovative solutions powered by LucyIQ, our proprietary AI platform, to deliver actionable insights that lower costs, improve care, and simplify prescription management. While we're new to the PBM space, LucyRx is built on decades of leadership experience and a commitment to meaningful change. We're a nimble, remote-first team with a bold mission to redefine pharmacy benefits—and we're just getting started.

What It's Like to Work at LucyRx

At LucyRx, we're a fast-moving team dedicated to making healthcare simpler, fairer, and more effective. Joining us means being part of a dynamic, mission-driven group that works collaboratively to challenge outdated industry practices and redefine what's possible in pharmacy benefits. We value accountability, innovation, and a relentless focus on making an impact. Here, you'll find a supportive culture that encourages you to bring your whole self to work, share bold ideas, and grow alongside smart, driven colleagues who are passionate about fixing the PBM industry. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and make a real difference, we'd love to have you on our team.

Hourly $24.56-$28.78