Prior Authorization Guidelines Specialist I
MedImpact HealthcareAbout the role
Exemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)$22.99 - $30.35 - $37.71“Pay scale information is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any selected candidate or employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, qualifications, and other factors. A full review of our comprehensive pay and benefits will be discussed at the offer stage with the selected candidate.”
This position is not eligible for Sponsorship.
MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc. is looking for extraordinary people to join our team!
Why join MedImpact? Because our success is dependent on you; innovative professionals with top notch skills who thrive on opportunity, high performance, and teamwork. We look for individuals who want to work on a team that cares about making a difference in the value of healthcare.
At MedImpact, we deliver leading edge pharmaceutical and technology related solutions that dramatically improve the value of health care. We provide superior outcomes to those we serve through innovative products, systems, and services that provide transparency and promote choice in decision making. Our vision is to set the standard in providing solutions that optimize satisfaction, service, cost, and quality in the healthcare industry. We are the premier Pharmacy Benefits Management solution!
Job Description
Summary
Provide technical and administrative support to the Fee-For-Service (FFS) Medicaid department, primarily by working directly with the client teams, Clinical Program Managers (CPMs), Clinical Specialists, and Clinical PA Guidelines/Drug Information Management staff to create and support the appropriate administration of pharmacy information to include Medication Request Guidelines, Medication Request Forms (MRFs), and electronic rules. Support PA in researching PA-related tasks, PA Implementation and perform Prior Authorization processing as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Create and maintain PA Guidelines documents (content management, file maintenance and archiving, coding and linking in on-line electronic systems).
- Provide technical and administrative support to the Clinical Program Manager, Clinical PA Guidelines, Drug Information and PA&UM staffs with the Medication Request process to include formatting, verifying and testing of client Medication Request Guidelines (custom and standard) and formatting/development of Medication Request Forms (MRFs) and electronic rules.
- Communicate with clients to obtain client authorization of final documents and ensure timely distribution of documentation to appropriate departments.
- Direct the timely and accurate communication of information to appropriate department staff to include: Medical Exception/Prior Authorization; Medication Request Forms (MRFs); Clinical Document Maintenance, electronic prior authorization and formulary management rules, and associated tools and programs.
- Manage review/QA process for medical exception/prior authorization guidelines prior to implementation and distribution to clients or internal users.
- Serve as subject matter expert on processes related to the procedures necessary to ensure effective maintenance of MedImpact Prior Authorization program, and as a resource for PA guidelines related questions and/or inquiries from both internal and external customers
Supervisory Responsibilities
No supervisory responsibilities
Client Responsibilities
This is an internal and external client facing position that requires excellent customer service skills and interpersonal communication skills (listening/verbal/written). One must be able to; manage difficult or emotional client situations; Respond promptly to client needs; Solicit client feedback to improve service; Respond to requests for service and assistance from clients; Meet commitments to clients.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
CL05 - AA and 2+ years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Computer Skills
Intermediate knowledge of MS Office/Word, Excel, and Outlook and aptitude for new programs
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