Medication Access & Authorization Coordinator

WellStar Health System; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Medication Assistance Coordinator to serve as the hub for prior authorizations, patient assistance programs, co-pay assistance, foundation programs, and other medication access initiatives across service lines within the medical center and clinics.

The role involves front-line contact with patients, families, providers and pharmacies, coordinating with IT platforms and ensuring timely medication delivery.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED required; Associate or related field preferred.
• Experience as a pharmacy technician is required.
• Experience with prior authorization, patient assistance programs, and foundation programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 WMCG IT platforms in an accurate manner.
• Coordinates shipping and delivery activities with common carrier and courier services for timely medication delivery.
• Cross trains to provide staffing as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Performs other duties as assigned; adheres to Wellstar policies and codes of conduct.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Prioritization

Time management

Integrity

Microsoft Office

Medical terminology

Experience with prior authorizations

Experience with patient assistance

Experience with insurance/claims

Experience with Pioneer & Cerner

Education

High School Diploma / GED / Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Pioneer

Cerner

Job description

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Medication Assistance Coordinator to serve as the hub for prior authorizations, patient assistance programs, co-pay assistance, foundation programs, and other medication access initiatives across service lines within the medical center and clinics.

The role involves front-line contact with patients, families, providers and pharmacies, coordinating with IT platforms and ensuring timely medication delivery.