Pharmacy Billing Specialist - Medicare & Patient Aid

Walgreens; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is seeking a Pharmacy Billing Specialist to manage accurate billing and collections for third-party and patient payments for products and services rendered. The role focuses on submitting invoices, verifying authorizations, and maintaining documentation to ensure compliant billing practices.

Responsibilities include handling Medicare-related submissions, reviewing pricing, and facilitating copay assistance opportunities while maintaining clear communication with patients and providers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Pharmacy Technician license, in states where required.
• PTCB or ExCPT certification through the designated program and/or state required certification/registration.
• Experience communicating to various audiences (phone, email, reports).
• Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Submit timely, accurate invoices to payer for products and services provided.
• Determine quantities and prices for products and services billed.
• Verify services and products are correctly authorized and documented.
• Ensure Medicare documentation is received and submitted.
• Review reports to maximize generic substitution opportunities.
• Manage and collect patient balances prior to prescription dispensing or per policy.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Technician license

PTCB or ExCPT certification

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Walgreens is seeking a Pharmacy Billing Specialist to manage accurate billing and collections for third-party and patient payments for products and services rendered. The role focuses on submitting invoices, verifying authorizations, and maintaining documentation to ensure compliant billing practices.

Responsibilities include handling Medicare-related submissions, reviewing pricing, and facilitating copay assistance opportunities while maintaining clear communication with patients and providers.