Corewell Health

SpecialtyPharmacyTechnicianLiaison

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Specialty Pharmacy Technician Liaison at Corewell Health. Skills: Prior authorization, Prescription processing, Patient access to specialty medications, Insurance benefit investigations, Financial assistance coordination. Coordinate prior authorization and prescription processing. Support prior authorization and specialty prescription coordination for external specialty pharmacies”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure accurate prescription processing at the destination pharmacy; Facilitate patient access to specialty medications; Drive utilization of internal specialty pharmacy services; Ensure patient affordability; Prevent therapy interruptions

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Resolves various adjudication errors and rejections

Eligibility Requirements

2-4 Weeks of On-Site Training in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Must be within commuting distance to Grand Rapids, Michigan after training

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High School Diploma or equivalent, 2 years of relevant experience in Pharmacy, Pharmacy Technician License - State of Michigan, Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification

Nice to Have

Retail or specialty pharmacy experience, Specialty Pharmacy experience, Prior Authorization experience, Retail Pharmacy experience, Full Michigan Pharmacy Technician License, National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB or ExCPT)

What You'll Do.

Coordinate prior authorization and prescription processing

Support prior authorization and specialty prescription coordination for external specialty pharmacies

Facilitate patient access to specialty medications

Drive utilization of internal specialty pharmacy services

Perform insurance benefit investigations and prior authorizations

Coordinate financial assistance

Resolve various adjudication errors and rejections

Communicate with clinic/office staff

and insurance companies

Provide exceptional customer service

and organize clinical information from patient charts

Perform all necessary aspects of the medication prior authorization process

Perform prescription data entry

and resolve third party exceptions

Identify patients eligible for financial assistance

Facilitate patient enrollment in programs to reduce out-of-pocket expense

Document activities in the appropriate system(s)

Develop collaborative working relationships with providers

Provide education to patients and clinic staff on the benefits and services provided by the Specialty Pharmacy

Facilitate patient enrollment in the Specialty Pharmacy Patient Management Program

Responsible for data collection and/or reporting related to assigned area/projects

Serve as a role model and leader in the department

Escalate any concerns identified in their area of work

Participate in training pharmacy team members

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Works closely with Specialty Clinics across all Corewell Health regions; Collaborates with insurance companies, pharmacies, and Corewell Health clinics; Works in collaboration with clinic and pharmacy staff; Develops collaborative working relationships with providers, clinics, and office-staff; Facilitate handoff among various team members

Communication Scope

Communicate directly with prescribing clinic/office staff, patients, and insurance companies; Provides exceptional customer service through telephone and/or in-person communications; Provides education to patients and clinic staff

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