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Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

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:

• High School Diploma General or GED General or Associates Other is Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• CPHT - Cert Pharmacy Tech or CPHT-ADV - Advanced Cert Pharmacy Tech
• PHT - Registered Pharmacy Tech

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

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