Practice LPN- Medication Prior Authorization (Gastroenterology)

Cooper Norcross University Hospital; Willingboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, New Jersey, is seeking an LPN to support patient care through Epic InBasket management and medication prior authorizations under the supervision of physicians and nurses. Primary responsibilities include responding to patient calls, managing portal communications, and coordinating care with education via telephonic and electronic channels.

This role emphasizes Epic InBasket and other communication platforms rather than direct hands-on clinical care, with

Qualifications

• Experience with medication prior authorizations, insurance authorization processes, and/or CoverMyMeds preferred.
• Gastroenterology or ambulatory care experience preferred.
• Experience managing Epic InBasket messages and patient communications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to patient phone calls and manage patient portal communications.
• Complete medication prior authorizations and coordinate care.
• Provide patient education through telephonic and electronic communication.

Job description

About Us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

This is an indirect patient care position responsible for supporting patient care through Epic InBasket management and medication prior authorization workflows under the supervision of physicians, advanced practice providers, and/or registered nurses. Primary responsibilities include responding to patient phone calls, managing patient portal communications, completing medication prior authorizations, coordinating care, and providing patient education through telephonic and electronic communication.

This role supports patient care primarily through Epic and other communication platforms rather than direct hands-on clinical care. Maintains working knowledge of regulatory standards and is accountable for sustaining those standards in daily operations. Clinical direction, oversight, and competency review are provided by medical providers and the ambulatory professional development team in coordination with office management.

Possibility of remote work after 6 months of employment.

Experience Required

• Experience with medication prior authorizations, insurance authorization processes, and/or CoverMyMeds preferred
• Gastroenterology or ambulatory care experience preferred
• Experience managing Epic InBasket messages and patient communications preferred

Education Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.

License/Certification Requirements

Current New Jersey LPN License (Licensed Practical Nurse).BLS issued by the American Heart Association

Salary Min ($)

USD $25.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $42.50