Medication Assistance Coordinator Augusta

Wellstar Health System; Grovetown (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia is seeking a Medication Assistance Coordinator to serve as the hub for prior authorizations, patient assistance programs, co-pay assistance, foundation programs, and related access efforts. You will directly interact with patients, families, providers, nurses and pharmacies to ensure timely access to medications.

The role emphasizes strong communication, organization, and payer knowledge; experience with insurance, claim adjudication and AU Health IT platforms

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• CPHT and PHT certifications required on hire
• Minimum 2 years pharmacy technician experience; 3 years medication assistance 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 refills and reauthorizations as required by payers or assistance programs.
• Processes prescriptions through AU Health IT platforms accurately.
• Coordinates shipping and delivery with carriers to ensure timely medication delivery.
• Cross trains to provide staffing as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Complies with Wellstar Health System policies and code of conduct.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Prioritization

Time management

Integrity

Microsoft Office

Medical terminology

Prior authorizations

Patient assistance programs

Co-pay assistance programs

Foundation programs

Insurance & claims

Pioneer & Cerner

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPHT - Cert Pharmacy Tech

PHT - Registered Pharmacy Tech

Tools

Pioneer

Cerner

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Summary:

The Medication Assistance Coordinator serves as the hub for prior authorizations, patient assistance programs, co-pay
assistance program, foundation programs, and additional programs allowing patients to access medications associated
with key service lines within the medical center as well as health system clinics. This position is responsible for providing
front line, direct contact with patients, families, providers, nurses, social workers and pharmacies. The Medication
Assistance Coordinator performs all the essential functions of the Pharmacy Technician.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

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 AU Health IT platforms in an accurate manner.
Coordinates shipping and delivery activities associated with common carrier and courier services to assure
accurate and timely medication delivery.
Cross trains to provide staffing as a Pharmacy Technician.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma General or GED General or Associates Other-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• CPHT - Cert Pharmacy Tech
• PHT - Registered Pharmacy Tech

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 2 years pharmacy as a technician required
Minimum 3 years Medication assistance or similar role in a physician's office, medical center or pharmacy preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

Strong communication
Organization
Prioritization
Time management
Integrity
Microsoft office
Medical terminology
Experience with prior authorizations, patient assistance programs, co-pay assistance programs and foundation programs
Experience with insurance, claim adjudication, and claim appeals
Experience with Pioneer & Cerner

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.