Oncology Pharmacy Lead – Patient Financial & Auths

Cancer Center of South Florida PLLC; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cancer Center of South Florida PLLC in West Palm Beach, FL seeks a Lead Pharmacy Services Coordinator to oversee clinical and financial assessment of physician-prescribed treatments, obtain insurance approvals, and counsel patients on benefits and copayments.

The role requires collaboration with patients, physicians, nursing staff, and third-party payers, and involves coordinating pre-authorizations and cost estimates for upfront collections. Oncology-focused experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in patient financial counseling, insurance verification, or revenue cycle management in healthcare.
• Experience with oncology billing, pharmacy benefits, or financial assistance programs is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Pharmacy team operations, including training, scheduling, and task oversight.
• Review and assess IV therapy orders using clinical documentation, payer guidelines, drug cost, and reimbursement data.
• Recommend billing strategies (e.g., white bagging vs. buy & bill) based on financial and payer assessments.
• Obtain and document pre-authorizations for treatments and upload related documentation to the EMR.
• Communicate with patients and insurers regarding the pre-certification process and coverage questions.
• Determine insurance coverage and patient financial responsibility for chemotherapy and protocols.
• Provide patient cost estimates for upfront collections and coordinate financial assistance efforts.

Skills

Insurance verification

Revenue cycle management

Oncology billing

Financial counseling

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree in healthcare administration/business

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration/business

Tools

EPIC

Atlas

Job description

Cancer Center of South Florida PLLC in West Palm Beach, FL seeks a Lead Pharmacy Services Coordinator to oversee clinical and financial assessment of physician-prescribed treatments, obtain insurance approvals, and counsel patients on benefits and copayments.

The role requires collaboration with patients, physicians, nursing staff, and third-party payers, and involves coordinating pre-authorizations and cost estimates for upfront collections. Oncology-focused experience is highly valued.