Exemption Status:United States of America (Non-Exempt)
$39,745 - $51,272 - $62,798
“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
What You Get To Do:
Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Process and finalize PA requests within clients’ turnaround time (TAT) and Performance Guarantees (PGs) utilizing guidelines. Enter prior authorizations (Pas) into the system and prioritize requests. Check formulary alternatives, review tried and failed medications. Utilize drug references and verify the drug being requested is indicated and approved for the condition. Document all related information regarding the PA approval or non-approval. Respond to requests by faxing status of the PA to the physician or pharmacy
- Conforms to defined roles & responsibilities and rules of engagement between prior authorization processing and clinical decision making. Partners with assigned clinical pharmacists to ensure strict adherence to the boundaries and timeframes of administrative processing.
- Accountable to achieve prior authorization processing productivity and accuracy standards.
- Analyzes, researches, and resolves prior authorization processing issues as appropriate for experience and career path level, including making written or telephone inquiries to obtain information from clients, members, physicians, or pharmacies; obtaining input from team subject matter experts (SME) or supervisor; and referring unique or high dollar requests to supervisor according to guidelines.
- Coordinates notifications to members, physicians, and pharmacies as required to obtain missing information, manage pended requests, and communicate prior authorization determinations. Documents prior authorization related information and status. Makes outbound calls to obtain information and answer questions about prior authorization status.
- Collaborates with MCO and Self-Insured client teams to understand PBM clients’ prior authorization processing requirements and expectations. As appropriate for experience and career path level, partners with client teams to complete special prior authorization processing projects and provide accurate, timely, and reliable information to client claim inquiries.
- Collaborates with Contact Center Services in resolving prior authorization inquiries and handling incoming calls during periods of high volume.
- Protects and maintains confidentiality and privacy of all prior authorization and member information, including following strict protocols for date stamping and storage/security of prior authorization forms and related information.
The Perks:
- Medical / Dental / Vision / Wellness Programs
- Paid Time Off / Company Paid Holidays
- Incentive Compensation
- 401K with Company match
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonus
To explore all that MedImpact has to offer, and the greatness you can bring to our teams, please submit your resume to www.medimpact.com/careers
MedImpact, is a privately-held pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) headquartered in San Diego,
California. Our solutions and services positively influence healthcare outcomes and expenditures, improving the position of our clients in the market. MedImpact offers high-value solutions to payers, providers and consumers of healthcare in the U.S. and foreign markets.
Equal Opportunity Employer, Male/Female/Disabilities/VeteransOSHA/ADA:
To perform this job successfully, the successful candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer:
The above
statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
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