Specialty Pharmacy Coordinator — Prior Authorization & Patient Aid

Riverside Cancer Infusion Center - Chesapeake; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Chesapeake, VA is hiring a Specialty Medication Coordinator to manage high-dollar specialty meds, assist with prior authorizations, and coordinate patient financial services. You will work with insurers, manufacturers, and foundations, ensure HIPAA compliance, and document accurately in the EHR while delivering excellent patient care.

This role requires pharmacy technician training or nursing CMA background.

Qualifications

• Program Graduate, Pharmacy Technician Training Program or equivalent (Preferred).
• Or graduate nurse: LPN (Required) or CMA (Required).
• Experience with medication prior authorizations and patient assistance programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process referrals and submit documentation for prior authorization and patient assistance.
• Collaborate with departments to obtain authorizations and assistance programs.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant documentation and tracking in EHR.
• Assist with audits, training, and quality assurance.

Skills

Pharmacy terminology

Medications prior authorization

Patient assistance programs

HIPAA compliance

Electronic health records

Customer service

Pharmacy calculations

Attention to detail

Education

Pharmacy Technician Training

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

PTCB/ExCPT certification

Advanced specialty pharmacy certification

Job description

Riverside Health System in Chesapeake, VA is hiring a Specialty Medication Coordinator to manage high-dollar specialty meds, assist with prior authorizations, and coordinate patient financial services. You will work with insurers, manufacturers, and foundations, ensure HIPAA compliance, and document accurately in the EHR while delivering excellent patient care.

This role requires pharmacy technician training or nursing CMA background.