Medication Access Center Manager- Pharmacy (Temple Health)

Temple University Health System, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Temple University Health System as a Medication Access Center Manager and lead the prior authorization process to enhance patient medication access. You will manage a dedicated team, collaborate with healthcare providers, and ensure compliance and efficiency in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in pharmacy-related fields required.
• 2 years supervisory experience preferred.
• PA Pharmacist License required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the prior authorization process for prescription treatments.
• Manage team and workflow of prior authorization requests.
• Develop and track key performance metrics.

Skills

Team management

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Job Description - Medication Access Center Manager- Pharmacy (Temple Health) (253112)

Medication Access Center Manager- Pharmacy (Temple Health) - ( 253112 )

The Manager oversees the prior authorization process ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in obtaining timely approvals for prescription treatments. Responsible for the professional and administrative management of team members. Manages the workflow of prior authorization requests, identifying and resolving issues. Collaborates with other departments, including physicians and other healthcare providers. Serves as a key point of contact with Leadership to develop, implement, and maintain systems promoting safe, effective, compliant, and efficient processes. Is part of the Operations Management team and will be responsible for management and coordination of daily work activities, serves as a resource to the assigned staff regarding specific skill demonstration, promotion of knowledge, communication and is expected to develop and provide ongoing education, coaching and mentorship in reference to policy, and develop plans of action. Works to enhance and maintain the services and ensure hospital outcomes are met. Develop and track key performance metrics including prior authorization approvals, appeals, and denials. Will respond to immediate service interruptions and/or concerns to ensure a satisfactory service recovery. Adjust resources to meet operational needs within budget allocation.

Education
Bachelors Degree : College of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (Required)
Doctorate Degree : Pharmacy (Required)

Experience
3 Years experience working in retail/community pharmacy, specialty pharmacy, inpatient or outpatient pharmacy, or with Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBM) on medication access (Required)
2 Years experience supervision or managing a department, team or similar practice (Preferred)

License/Certifications
RPH-LIC - PA Pharmacist License (Required)
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Your Tomorrow is Here!

Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!

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An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Temple Health is committed to setting new standards for preventing, diagnosing and treating major diseases in our community and across the nation. Achieving that goal means investing in our employees' success through staff and leadership development. Our recruitment strategy is to attract and retain a diverse, high performing workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for our patients and colleagues alike.

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