Prescription Prior Authorization Specialist
Company: IO Management Company LLC
Location: Pasco
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Location: Pasco, WA
Compensation: $16.56 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours a week
Ideal Option has been working on the front lines of the opioid
epidemic since our first clinic opened in 2012. With more than 80
clinics across 11 states, we continuously strive to be the nation's
leading provider of low-barrier evidence-based treatment for opioid
use disorder. We are looking for a Prescription Prior Authorization
Specialist to join our growing team and help us in our vision to
give back lives, reunite families, and heal communities that are
suffering from the devastating effects of substance use
disorder.
We value our patients and our employees! We treat our employees
like we would want to be treated ourselves: with respect and
compassion. Below are some specifics on what Ideal Option offers
and the role.
Benefits:
At Ideal Option, we offer our employees a competitive and
comprehensive benefits program to recognize how important you are
to the company. Current benefits include:
---Medical, vision, and dental
---Short-term and long-term disability options
---Life insurance
---Employee Assistance and Life Assistance programs
---A 401K retirement program
---Pet Insurance
---Paid time off and paid holidays
The Role:
As a Prescription Prior Authorization Specialist, you play a key
role in ensuring our patients prescriptions will be covered by
their insurance. We submit prior authorizations as needed to enable
patients to pick up the correct prescription in a timely and
cost-effective manner. Additional responsibilities include:
---Utilizes and comprehends eClinicalWorks. Such as: telephone
encounters, chart notes, and provider directives.
---Ensures payment of prescriptions by verifying insurance coverage
and prescription formularies.
---Submits prior authorizations to insurance companies via phone,
fax and electronic systems. Answers incoming calls and addresses
patients concerns and/or questions regarding their authorization
process. Maintains accurate documentation of authorizations.
---Works directly with insurance companies, pharmacies, and
providers. Monitors and tracks established patient prescription
authorizations.
---Ensures payments of prescriptions by verifying insurance
coverage and prescription formularies.
---Processes incoming calls and addresses patient concerns and/or
questions regarding their authorization status.
---Works directly with insurance companies and pharmacies on
resolving authorization issues.
---Maintains accurate documentation of prior approvals.
---Works closely with providers, Ideal Option staff and pharmacies
to ensure the best patient care.
---Represents Ideal Option professionally and with a positive
attitude.
---Complies with national PHI laws including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part
2.
---Maintains continual sustained attendance
---Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Our ideal candidate:
Has effective verbal and written communication skills, is
proficient in excel, has the ability to multitask, learn quickly
and work in a fast paced environment. Has a knowledge of chemical
dependency and its effects on individuals, families, and
communities is required.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
---High School Diploma or GED.
---Experience with personal computers (word processing and/or
electronic spreadsheets)
---Preferably one year or more of experience in office work.
Salary Description
16.56
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