Authorization Management Specialist

4 days ago

Omaha, United States Amber Specialty Pharmacy Full time

At Amber Specialty Pharmacy, our commitment to patient care is unmatched. Enjoy fulfillment in a career where you have the opportunity to make a positive impact on patients with complex and chronic conditions.

  • Monday-Friday (now weekends)
  • Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CST
  • Six paid holidays
  • Must pass post-offer, pre-employment drug background tests as allowed by state, federal, local ordinance, statutes and licensing/accreditation requirements.
Amber Specialty Pharmacy

Job Title: Authorization Management Specialist

Department: Operations

FLSA: Non-Exempt

General Function

Responsible for preparing appeal summaries and prior authorizations, correspondence with prescriber's offices, and documenting information in the electronic medical record. Gathers pertinent patient history and information, evaluates information, prepares responses, and completes appeals and prior authorizations accurately and timely.

Reporting Relations

Reports to: Authorization Management Specialist, Lead

Direct Reports: None

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Initiates and completes prior authorizations and appeals for specialty pharmacy
  • Work directly with providers, health plans, PBMs, and other specialty pharmacies to relay vital information and provide a high level of service
  • Communicates with providers, health plans, PBMs, and patients to obtain the status of pending prior authorizations and appeals
  • Submits prior authorization and/or appeal requests via electronic, phone, or fax on behalf of physicians/providers as allowed
  • Assures that all prior authorization and appeal documents, databases, and records are maintained accurately and timely
  • Evaluate and process claims rejected for prior authorization following company policies and procedures
  • Advocates on the patient's behalf to identify and assess coverage issues
  • Assists licensed professionals in reviewing patient chart notes and payer requirements to determine why cases are an appropriate course of action
  • Assures timeliness and appropriateness of all PA requests and provider appeals according to state, federal, and company guidelines
  • Adheres to all company policies as indicated in the handbook and directives issued by management. Has reviewed Accreditation Policy and Procedure manual
Professional Competencies:
  • Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Understanding of insurance verification and online prescription adjudication
  • Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills
  • Self-initiative
  • Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Ability to work with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside clients and vendors
  • Working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial Insurance, and renal programs related to pharmacy, billing, grants, co-pay cards, prior authorizations, and rejections
  • Prior PAP, PA, and co-pay card experience preferred
  • Previous experience troubleshooting rejected pharmacy claims preferred
  • Proficiently read and understand abstract information from handwritten patient medical records
Required Qualifications:
  • Working knowledge of the healthcare industry
  • HIPPA trained and/or the ability to work with and protect highly confidential patient and employee information
  • Six months or less of similar or related work experience
Educational Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Licensure and Certification Requirement:
  • Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technicians preferred
  • Application for certification within state-specified criteria


Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 90% of the time
  • The person in this position must occasionally move inside the office to access file cabinets, machinery, etc., and traverse conferences, meetings, and remote events
  • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
  • The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
  • The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)


Working Conditions:

Normal office environment.

Equipment Used to Perform the Job:

Computers, keyboards, mouse, monitors, fax, and/or headsets for phone work. Software specific to the position, including but not limited to Microsoft Outlook and Skype. Must lift and traverse the area to move paper and supplies to use the equipment.

Contacts:

Frequently interact with co-workers, intradepartmental staff of the Company, managers, leaders, insurance providers, payers, vendors, and customers. This is not an exhaustive list of contacts and is subject to changes and alternatives.

Confidentiality:

The incumbent must maintain the confidentiality of personal information for the applications and licensing requirements, including any financial, strategic, or proprietary information. The Company does not consider this an exhaustive list of examples and may add or modify as deemed appropriate to the execution of the role.

Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check, and health screening (if applicable).

Apply now and join our mission to provide exceptional patient care

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