Prior Authorization Specialist

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Southfield, USA

Emergent Holdings

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Non-Manager

Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package

Overview: Support BCBSM and BCNA providers (pharmacists and physicians) with Medicare Part D drug coverage inquiries, Grievances, and prior authorizations.
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Answer telephones in an efficient and timely manner to lend appropriate assistance to providers</li> <li>Process prior authorization requests under the supervision of a Clinical Pharmacist.-</li> <li>Apply pharmacy prior authorization criteria used in the adjudication of pharmacy&nbsp; PA requests.</li> <li>Analyzing written, faxed, and verbal inquiries which leads to entry of pharmacy authorizations into the system.</li> <li>Communicate coverage determination status to physicians and/or members and effectuate such decisions within the authorization tool.</li> <li>Troubleshoot problems, inquiries, and new processing procedures for coverage determinations.</li> <li>Perform other related duties as assigned.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <p><strong>EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></p> <p><strong>EDUCATION OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE:</strong></p> <p>High School Graduate of GED equivalent required. Two (2) years of college preferred.</p> <p><strong>EXPERIENCE:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Two (2) years experience in retail or hospital Pharmacy required.</li> <li>Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB) preferred</li> <li>Knowledge of prescription drug names, therapeutic classes and claims processing</li> <li>Experience with Medicare Part D prescription benefits may be preferred for some positions</li> </ul> <p><strong>SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES (SKA) REQUIRED:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of pharmacy claims processing</li> <li>Understanding of formularies and utilization management edits</li> <li>Familiarity with Medicare Guidelines and Timeframes</li> <li>Computer Literate (Microsoft Office Products).</li> <li>Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.&nbsp; Ability to write simple correspondence.&nbsp; Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.</li> <li>Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.&nbsp; Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.</li> </ul>