Job Description:

Facility: 1800 Parkway Center



Job Summary: The Medication Assistance Coordinator serves as the hub for prior authorizations, patient assistance programs, co-pay assistance program, foundation programs, and additional programs allowing patients to access medications associated with key service lines within the medical center as well as health system clinics. This position is responsible for providing front line, direct contact with patients, families, providers, nurses, social workers and pharmacies. The Medication Assistance Coordinator performs all the essential functions of the Senior Pharmacy Technician.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Screens, processes and completes prior authorization, patient assistance, co-pay assistance, foundation assistance and other medication programs Follows up with patients & providers on refill and reauthorizations as required by payers or assistance programs Processes prescriptions through IT platforms in an accurate manner Coordinates shipping and delivery activities associated with common carrier and courier services to assure accurate and timely medication delivery Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:

• Bachelors Health Science-Preferred or High School Diploma General

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• Cert Pharmacy Tech within 180 Days


• Registered Pharmacy Tech

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 2 years as a Certified Pharmacy Technician Required Minimum 3 years in medication assistance or similar role in a physician's office, medical center, or pharmacy Preferred
Required Minimum Skills: Experience with prior authorizations, patient assistance programs, co-pay assistance programs, and foundation programs High Experience with insurance, claim adjudication, and claim appeals High Experience with Epic Willow Ambulatory and Pioneer Medium Strong communication, organization, time management, integrity High Experience with Microsoft Office Medium Familiar with medical terminology Medium Apply Now