Pharmacy Program Coordinator - Clinical Prior Authorization - Remote

Lensa; Beverly Hills (CA); Remote; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Pharmacy Program Coordinator for Clinical Prior Authorization, with remote work options. The role involves ensuring safe drug use and overseeing pharmacy technicians in a dynamic healthcare environment. Candidates must possess a Pharm.D. and relevant experience in medication management.

Qualifications

• Pharm.D or equivalent degree is required.
• Prior authorization experience is highly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with pharmacy technicians and providers on drug therapies.
• Ensure timely patient treatment through prior authorization.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and conduct medication reviews.

Skills

Clinical data analysis

Medication Use Evaluation

Communication

Education

Pharm.D. from accredited pharmacy school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pharmacy Program Coordinator - Clinical Prior Authorization - Remote

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Lensa is a U.S. career site that helps job seekers discover job opportunities. We are not a staffing firm or agency. We promote jobs on behalf of our clients, which include employers, recruitment agencies, and marketing partners.

Job Description

When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons we’ve achieved our six-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of premier healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have everything you need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why we are #1 in California and nine years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll.

This role is a remote position. A staff member who works exclusively from home may be in California or one of the following approved states - Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Colorado, Texas, Minnesota, Georgia and Florida.

The Clinical Prior Authorization Pharmacist Specialist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center will work in collaboration with the Prior Authorization Pharmacy Technician, Drug Use Policy, as well as the authorizing providers to ensure safe, effective, and reasonable use of high cost-drug therapies. Clinical Prior Authorization Pharmacists support timely patient treatment and optimize reimbursement for these medications. The prior authorization staff support clinical prior authorizations, prevent denials, advocate for patients and assist in evaluation of payer (insurance) drug criteria. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to payor update reviews, claim data analysis, assist with appeal process, review and incorporate payor clinical criteria into medication use guideline. The Prior Authorization Pharmacist also provides supports in navigating and obtaining payer coverage approval to facilitate discharge and/or prevent an admission.

The Pharmacist is responsible for clinical pharmacy services, including but not limited to identification of drug-related problems, identification of medication safety issues, review of medication orders for appropriateness and provision of in-services/drug information to the outpatient clinic sites of care and patients. The Clinical Prior Authorization Pharmacist Specialist will also supervise the associated pharmacy technicians.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

• Pharm.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.
  
  

Licenses/Certifications

• Current pharmacist licensure in the State of California.
• BLS certification as outlined in the Pharmacist Responsibilities in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation(C.P.R.)
  
  

What else are we looking for?

• Completion of a PGY1 residency or equivalent practice experience. Prior authorization experience is highly preferred.
• Possesses excellent clinical data base.
• Possesses experience in Medication Use Evaluation.
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possesses software skills e.g., Microsoft Office.
• Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology as related to drug usage.
• Comprehensive knowledge of common disease states and pathologies.
• Ability to comprehend patient medical management plans.
• Ability to assess and apply current pharmacological and biopharmaceutical principles for the selection and use of drug products in a clinical setting.
• Ability to extract pertinent information from the patient or other sources and relate it to the patient care plan.
• Possess the verbal and written communication skills required to fulfill the pharmacist’s responsibilities.
• Ability to teach and serve as preceptor for training programs.
• Ability to prepare drugs needed for immediate administration.
• Ability to provide recommendations and monitor the use of drugs.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations and standards relative to pharmacy practice.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to prioritize workflow.
• Ability to evaluate medication regimens to meet the therapeutic needs of patients.
• Ability to learn and adapt to the use of automated information systems in daily practice.
• Demonstrated competency in techniques of pharmaceutical calculations, compounding and pharmacokinetics.
• Possess patient-centered communication skills.
• Possess computer skills necessary to perform job functions.
• Exceptions to be approved by the Chief Pharmacy Officer or designee.
  
  

Req ID : 10288

Working Title : Pharmacy Program Coordinator - Clinical Prior Authorization - Remote

Department : Pharmacy Training

Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Job Category : Compliance / Quality

Job Specialty : Patient Safety

Overtime Status : EXEMPT

Primary Shift : Day

Shift Duration : 8 hour

Base Pay : $75.76 - $121.22

Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Lensa by 2x

Get notified about new Program Coordinator jobs in Beverly Hills, CA.

Los Angeles, CA $87,590 - $131,385 2 weeks ago

Associate Program Manager, People & Places

Program Development Coordinator Multisystemic Therapy

Creative Project Manager / Operations Coordinator

Los Angeles County, CA $70,000 - $80,000 3 weeks ago

Pharmacy Program Coordinator - Clinical Prior Authorization - Remote

Program Manager II - Energy Efficiency and Agriculture

Clerical Quality Assurance Coordinator (29183)

Medicare Advantage Annual Readiness Program Manager

Technical Program Manager - IT Infrastructure & Service Management

Los Angeles, CA $83.33 - $83.33 2 weeks ago

Self Guided Study Teacher (Online Program)

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.