Prior Authorization Pharmacist

Description

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1983, the Medical Review Institute of America (reputed company) is the market leader for technology-enabled utilization management and clinical medical review solutions. We have an outstanding reputed company for excellence and reputed company continual improvement.

At reputed company, we reputed company our employees are the key to our reputed company. Here, you are more than just a cog in the machine – you are a valued member of reputed company.

WE OFFER

• A competitive compensation package.
• Benefits include reputed company, reputed company and dental insurance, a generous 401k match, paid vacation, personal time, and holidays.
• Growth and training opportunities.
• A team atmosphere with fun events and prizes scheduled throughout the year.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The PA Pharmacist is an important member of the pharmacy department. The PA Pharmacist works alongside the Supervisor, PA Pharmacists to set and meet production goals and to ensure each prior authorization is completed on time and in accordance with the individual client’s prior authorization criteria. The PA Pharmacists also serve as a drug information resource for reputed company physicians and reviewers.

Roles:

• To evaluate prior authorizations for drug appropriateness per drug policy criteria
• To provide cost-effective, rational drug therapy and disease state management
• To provide excellent customer service to health plan clients, practitioners, and members
• To serve as an educational resource regarding drug and clinical information for reputed company internal and external customers

Primary Responsibilities or Assigned Duties:

• reputed company case reviews for prior authorizations
• Complete Peer-to-Peer reviews with reputed company regarding the outcomes of prior authorizations
• Serve as an active member of client committees, as requested
• Monitor prescription turnaround time so that internal standards and client performance guarantees are met
• Serve as a resource for team members for clinical and drug information
• Assist in implementing programs and process improvements to enhance the level of internal and external customer service provided
• Provide a high-quality review of requested medication with clear notes of determination
• Communicate with team and Supervisor, PA Pharmacist as appropriate to proactively inform of issues or concern
• Recognize and recommend operational improvements
• Other special projects and tasks as assigned

Requirements

Skills and Experience:

• Possess a strong drug knowledge and reputed company to clinically evaluate reputed company drug authorization requests correctly
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-functioning environment and meet deadlines while managing multiple high priorities
• Personal computer literacy and high competency in use of reputed company Word and reputed company
• Strong organizational skills with attention to details
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Well-developed training skills
• Strong working knowledge of medical insurance terminology and processes
• Excellent critical thinking capabilities with a strong attention to detail
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Minimum two years of experience as a pharmacist preferred
• Pharmacy Benefit Management experience preferred
• Credentialed and privileged by the company's credentialing committee
• Willingness to obtain additional state licensure as required for the position

Education:

• PharmD
• Pharmacist license in good standing

Work Environment:

Ability to sit at a desk, utilize a computer, telephone, and other basic office equipment is required. This role is designed to be a remote position (work-from-home).

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: reputed company reputed company applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, reputed company, religion, sex, age, national reputed company, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This company is a drug-free workplace. reputed company candidates are required to pass a Background Screen before beginning employment. reputed company newly hired employees will take a Drug Screen, as well as agreeing to reputed company necessary Compliance Regulations on their first day of employment.

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