The Medication Access Specialist is a dedicated member of the Pharmacy Department team who is responsible for assuring the financial viability of patients as they flow through the continuum of care
Job Summary
The Medication Access Specialist is a dedicated member of the Pharmacy Department team who is responsible for assuring the financial viability of patients as they flow through the continuum of care.
Responsible for obtaining medication insurance coverage or assistance and benefit information, authorizations of medications, monitors patient's insurance status, assists in facilitating medication refill requests, and communicates insurance issues to the treatment team.
Benefits , with a whole-person approach to wellness – Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare
Matching Summary
The Medication Access Specialist is a dedicated member of the Pharmacy Department team who is responsible for assuring the financial viability of patients as they flow through the continuum of care.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
resolve prior authorizations
obtain financial prescription assistance
verify insurance coverage
communicate insurance issues
customer service
Nice-to-have
proactive partner in health
work/life balance
whole-person approach to wellness
Key Requirements
3 years of experience in pharmacy, healthcare, managed care, or health insurance
Knowledge of health insurance and pharmacy insurance benefit verification
High school diploma or equivalent
Certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or National Healthcare Association (ExCPT) Required within the first 6 months of hire