What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist position at Blink Health?
We are looking for you to join our Prior Authorization team to raise the bar on our customer service we provide to our patients and partners. This is your opportunity to join a health-tech enterprise focused on making medications more affordable for all Americans.
Location: Onsite, 400 South Woods Mills Rd, Suite 100, Chesterfield MO
Work hours: Full-time, 40 hrs/week, M-F 8am-4pm OR 9am-5pn with one full week of 11am-7pm about every 2 months. No weekends.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the initiation of new prior authorization requests to providers
- Identify the correct prior authorization form required for the patient’s insurance provider
- Coordinate with prescribers and medical offices to ensure applicable information is translated onto prior authorization forms
- Follow up with medical offices to check the status of prior authorization requests
- Assist with communicating the status of prior authorizations to both patients and providers
- Coordinate with medical offices to handle Appeals
- Respond to internal questions from other departments related to prior authorization requests
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required, Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
- 1 year(s) working with prior authorizations or insurance verification in a pharmacy
- Knowledge of pharmacy benefits and pharmacy claims
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Sound technical skills, analytical ability, attention to detail, good judgment, and strong operational focus
- A passion for providing top-notch patient care
- Ability to work with peers in a team effort and cross-functionally
Perks:
- Health Benefits, 401 K
- Holiday pay
- Overtime eligible
- Casual dress code
- Free Snacks
