What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prior Authorization Pharmacist – Ambulatory Infusion position at UCLA Health Careers?
Play a key role in the delivery of world-class patient care. Make a significant contribution to an award-winning health system. Leverage your expertise to make a life-changing difference. At UCLA Health, you can do all this and more.
In this key role, you will review Ambulatory Medical Specialty & Heme/Onc infusion orders for medical necessity, formulary preferences and if needed coordinate with the prescribing provider to update orders per protocol prior to authorization submission. You will serve as the primary ambulatory pharmacy resource for information regarding infusion payor formularies and denial reasons. You will support authorization coordinators and prescribing providers with complex infusion medication authorization cases. You will maintain and review patient medication profiles, review physician medication orders and patients’ insurance benefits. You will interact with healthcare professionals and providers to help decrease authorization turnaround time and improve the patient experience.
Schedule: Monday – Friday 8-5pm (Fixed-Hybrid)
Hourly Salary Range: $85.87 - $100.58 (Union represented, step-based salary depending on years of experience)
Bargaining Unit: HX-UPTE
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
