Medication Access Coordinator

Wellstar Health System; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia's Columbia County Medical Center Hospital is seeking a Medication Assistance Coordinator. This role serves as the hub for prior authorizations, patient assistance, co-pay assistance, foundation programs, and other medication access initiatives.

You will interact with patients, families, providers, nurses, social workers and pharmacies, perform essential Pharmacy Technician duties, and ensure timely delivery of medications while complying with system policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associates preferred.
• CPHT and PHT certifications required on hire.
• Minimum 2 years pharmacy technician experience.
• Minimum 3 years medication assistance or similar role preferred.
• Experience with prior authorizations and patient assistance programs.
• Experience with insurance claim adjudication and appeals.

Responsibilities

• Screen and process prior authorizations, patient assistance, co-pay assistance, foundation assistance and other medication programs.
• Follow up with patients and providers on refills and reauthorizations as required by payers or programs.
• Process prescriptions through AU Health IT platforms accurately.
• Coordinate shipping and delivery with carriers to ensure timely medication delivery.
• Cross-train to provide staffing as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Comply with Wellstar Health System policies and code of conduct.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Prioritization

Time management

Integrity

Microsoft Office

Medical terminology

Prior authorizations

Patient assistance programs

Insurance experience

Pioneer & Cerner

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

AU Health IT

Pioneer

Cerner

Job description

Wellstar Health System in Georgia's Columbia County Medical Center Hospital is seeking a Medication Assistance Coordinator. This role serves as the hub for prior authorizations, patient assistance, co-pay assistance, foundation programs, and other medication access initiatives.

You will interact with patients, families, providers, nurses, social workers and pharmacies, perform essential Pharmacy Technician duties, and ensure timely delivery of medications while complying with system policies.