Intake Specialist I

Lumicera; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top health, dental, vision insurance

20 days paid time off

4 weeks paid parental leave

9 paid holidays

401K company match up to 5%

Adoption Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Lumicera in Des Moines, IA is hiring an Intake Specialist I to enroll new Specialty Pharmacy patients and document essential demographics, allergies, and payer info. You will translate prescription data and support prior authorizations, working closely with pharmacists and other teams.

The role emphasizes phone contact with patients and providers, accurate data entry, and adherence to laws and ethics in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years pharmacy support or healthcare experience.
• National CPhT and/or state licensure as required by residence.
• Strong communication and documentation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Place calls to new and existing Specialty Pharmacy patients.
• Enroll patients into specialty services (care management, copay assistance, billing).
• Answer inbound calls from patients and prescribers.
• Contact doctors to obtain information.
• Maintain accurate documentation and set up prescriptions.
• Adhere to all federal and state laws and ethics.
• Handle workflow queues and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phone etiquette

Patient enrollment

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college

Pharmacy technician registration (CPhT)

Tools

Pharmacy software

E-prescribing systems

Job description

Overview

Due to growth we are adding an Intake Specialist to our team!

Under direction from the Assoc. Manager, Patient Support Services and pharmacists in the Specialty Pharmacy, the Intake Specialist I is primarily responsible for enrolling new Specialty Pharmacy patients and ensuring that all pertinent patient information is contained within the record. Patient information shall include demographics, allergies, medication history, comorbidities, and payer information. The Intake Specialist I’s main objective is to place phone calls to new and existing patients, answer phone calls and contact the doctors and patients via fax or phone or other communication means. The Intake Specialist I is also responsible for accurately translating prescription information and all other information obtained to dispense the medication into the pharmacy dispensing software. The Intake Specialist I may also be responsible for obtaining information and assisting providers and insurance companies in triaging prior authorizations for patients of the specialty pharmacy. The Specialty Pharmacist is accountable for verifying the prescription entry. This position will function with and assist any other area in the facility as needed regarding pharmacy technician type duties.

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Responsibilities

How do I make an impact on my team?

• Responsible for placing phone calls to new and existing Specialty Pharmacy patients
• Responsible for enrolling patients into specialty services which may include, patient care management, copay assistance programs, and billing information
• Responsible for answering the inbound calls from patients, prescribers, and other healthcare professionals
• Responsible for contacting doctors to obtain necessary information
• Responsible for managing the assigned workflow queues
• Responsible for accurate and thorough documentation of information and prescription order set up
• The Employee will act in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws and with the highest ethical standards that we consistently strive to achieve. Thus, legal and ethical compliance is an essential duty of each employee
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

What our team expects from you?

• High school diploma or GED
• Some college preferred
• National CPhT and/or registration/licensure required per employee’s residing state’s requirements
• Minimum two years pharmacy support experience or healthcare environment experience preferred
• Ability to work scheduled hours, shifts may vary based on department needs. Hours of operation are 8am to 7pm Monday thru Thursday and 8am to 6pm on Friday
• Participate in, adhere to, and support compliance program objectives
• The ability to consistently interact cooperatively and respectfully with other employees

What can you expect from Lumicera?

• Top of the industry benefits for Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 20 days paid time off
• 4 weeks paid parental leave
• 9 paid holidays
• 401K company match of up to 5% - No vesting requirement
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account

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