Pharmacy Data & Finance Analyst

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine is seeking a Pharmacy Financial Analyst to support the operational efficiency of the Pharmacy Department. You will coordinate fiscal management, perform data analysis, and maintain departmental statistics and reports, working with clinical pharmacists, residents, medical staff, and administration.

The role involves cost accounting, IT-related tasks, and patient/insurer coordination to qualify for coverage or financial assistance, with a focus on optimizing spending and reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Information Technology, Business Management, Hospital Administration, Accounting, or Finance.
• Associates degree in Information Technology, Business Management, Hospital Administration, Accounting, or Finance and two years of pharmacy experience one or (1) year of experience with financial reporting.
• High School Diploma and Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician within 15 months of hire and four (4) years’ experience in a healthcare setting or three (3) years’ experience with financial reporting or data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Monitors daily medication charges to ensure correct documentation and charging and correct discrepancies found.
• Facilitates the addition, deletion, or correction of charges and coding to the charge master as needed.
• Assures utilization of all available indigent care programs for inpatient and outpatient administration of medications.
• Coordinates with Clinical Specialists to prioritize medication authorizations and patient assistance needed.
• Identifies patients requiring medication pre-certification or prior authorization at the time services are requested or when notified by clinical staff.
• Contacts insurance company or employer to determine eligibility and benefits for requested services.
• Proactively assists in researching departmental issues and involves proper information technology, contracting, or finance personnel to resolve issues as needed.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Access

Data analysis

Project management

IT skills

Cost accounting

Education

Bachelor degree in Information Technology, Business Management, Hospital Administration, Accounting, or Finance

Associates degree in Information Technology, Business Management, Hospital Administration, Accounting, or Finance and two years of pharmacy experience or one year of financial reporting

High School Diploma with Pharmacy Technician certification within 15 months and four years healthcare experience or three years financial reporting or data analytics

Tools

Database development

Cost accounting software

Project management tools

Healthcare informatics

Job description

WVU Medicine is seeking a Pharmacy Financial Analyst to support the operational efficiency of the Pharmacy Department. You will coordinate fiscal management, perform data analysis, and maintain departmental statistics and reports, working with clinical pharmacists, residents, medical staff, and administration.

The role involves cost accounting, IT-related tasks, and patient/insurer coordination to qualify for coverage or financial assistance, with a focus on optimizing spending and reporting