Hospital - Pharmacist

GHR Travel Nursing; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 1,866,000 - 2,011,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Job summary

GHR Travel Nursing is seeking a Pharmacy Patient Financial Advocate to join a hospital setting in the Kansas City, KS area. You will support prior authorizations, medication assistance, and insurance follow-up to help patients access therapies.

This 13-week travel contract offers a Monday-Friday schedule with 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, 40 hours weekly, and a focus on high-volume pharmacy workflows. Proficiency with EPIC and CoverMyMeds is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in insurance billing, revenue cycle, and prior authorizations.
• Experience with EPIC and CoverMyMeds required.
• High school diploma plus 3 years of relevant work experience, or an associate degree plus 1 year of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Submit prior authorizations for prescriptions and specialty medications.
• Complete medication assistance and grant funding applications for patients.
• Contact insurance companies for status updates and authorization follow-up.
• Pull chart notes and supporting documentation from EPIC.
• Support patients and internal teams with clear, timely communication.
• Maintain accurate records and help keep pharmacy access workflows moving efficiently.

Skills

Insurance billing

Revenue cycle

Prior authorizations

EPIC

CoverMyMeds

Communication

Independence

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Tools

EPIC EHR

CoverMyMeds platform

Job description

Pharmacy Patient Financial Advocate - Hospital Contract in Kansas City, KS

Join a fast-paced hospital pharmacy team in the Kansas City, KS area, where you'll help patients access needed therapies by supporting prior authorizations, medication assistance, and insurance follow-up. This healthcare job is a great fit for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys problem-solving, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact on patient care.

Overview

This pharmacy patient financial advocate position supports pharmacy access and reimbursement workflows by coordinating prior authorization requests, gathering documentation, and assisting patients with medication affordability resources. The ideal candidate is organized, professional, and comfortable working in a high-volume healthcare environment.

Job Details

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with a 30-minute lunch break
• Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts
• Hours per Week: 40
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Employment Type: Travel contract with potential to transition to a permanent role
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $790-$850
• Location: Kansas City, KS area - a vibrant metro setting with convenient access to dining, entertainment, and commuter-friendly routes
• Start Date: September 27, 2026

Job Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in insurance billing, revenue cycle, and prior authorizations
• Experience with EPIC and CoverMyMeds required
• 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
• Strong professionalism, reliability, and consistent work history
• Ability to work independently while supporting a busy pharmacy workflow
• Pharmacy technician license preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Submit prior authorizations for prescriptions and specialty medications
• Complete medication assistance and grant funding applications for patients
• Contact insurance companies for status updates and authorization follow-up
• Pull chart notes and supporting documentation from EPIC
• Support patients and internal teams with clear, timely communication
• Maintain accurate records and help keep pharmacy access workflows moving efficiently

Benefits

• 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.