Pharmacy Technician Authorization Specialist
3 weeks ago
Job Summary:
UCLA Health is seeking a highly skilled Pharmacy Technician to fill the role of Authorization Specialist. In this position, you will play a critical role in improving patient access to treatment and adherence to medically necessary pharmaceuticals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage patient insurance benefits and utilize established patient assistance programs to facilitate authorization for medications.
- Train and mentor authorization coordinators in Hematology/Oncology standard of care and research authorizations clearance.
- Work closely with the Manager and Supervisor to ensure appropriate initial training is provided to new hires and ongoing training to existing staff members.
- Serve as a resource for all authorization coordinators and community practice managers.
- Collaborate with medical staff, insurance providers, and patients to facilitate and coordinate authorization for medications related to patient care.
Requirements:
- Pharmacy Technician License in the State of California in good standing.
- Ability to interpret medical information required to perform prior authorizations.
- Ability to interpret medication information required to perform patient assistance.
- Ability to interpret medical information required to perform second-level appeals.
- Ability to retrieve, interpret, and utilize departmental and third-party insurance policies and procedures effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Working knowledge of UCLA billing codes, their restrictions, and applications to individual patient and clinic orders.
- Advanced technical computer skills, including proficiency in CareConnect and Microsoft Office Applications.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree.
- 2 years of oncology-related experience.
About UCLA Health:
UCLA Health is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all individuals without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, or disabilities.
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