Job Description
Job Description
Who We Are :
SmithRx is a rapidly growing, venture-backed Health-Tech company. Our mission is to disrupt the expensive and inefficient Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) sector by building a next-generation drug acquisition platform driven by cutting edge technology, innovative cost saving tools, and best-in-class customer service. With hundreds of thousands of members onboarded since 2016, SmithRx has a solution that is resonating with clients all across the country.
We pride ourselves for our mission-driven and collaborative culture that inspires our employees to do their best work. We believe that the U.S healthcare system is in need of transformation, and we come to work each day dedicated to making that change a reality. At our core, we are guided by our company values :
- Integrity : Our purpose guides our actions and gives us confidence in the path ahead. With unwavering honesty and dependability, we embrace the pressure of challenging the old and exemplify ethical leadership to create the new.
- Courage : We face continuous challenges with grit and resilience. We embrace the discomfort of the unknown by balancing autonomy with empathy, and ownership with vulnerability. We boldly challenge the status quo to keep moving forward—always.
- Together : The success of SmithRx reflects the strength of our partnerships and the commitment of our team. Our shared values bind us together and make us one. When one falls, we all fall; when one rises, we all rise.
Job Summary :
You will assist members, providers, pharmacies, and the internal SmithRx teams to navigate complexities of prescriptions to guide timely coverage of medication through our Connect savings programs. This may involve coordination of cases, checking coverage and plan rules, verification of submitted information, pharmacy and provider outreach, review of clinical information within established protocols, and assisting to triage and troubleshoot questions and escalations. At SmithRx, we design customized benefit plans and savings programs for our customers and you are at the forefront of helping navigate and execute drug access.
What you will do :
Verify eligibility and drug coverage under the plan benefit design to determine appropriate claims processingResponsible for triaging the process of Connect program review for member cases, which may require clinical supports as per established protocolsReview clinical requests under protocol using clinical policy criteria, claims history and plan benefit rules, including prescriber / pharmacy outreach to verify and gather complete required informationOrganize and prioritize multiple requests internally and externally to ensure timely prior authorization case management.Build and adjust authorizations under protocol within the claim adjudication systemUse pharmacy technician experience to navigate drug products, formulations, and perform basic calculations to check and monitor accurate claims adjudication.Ability to critically assess and synthesize multiple workflows together in order to make a sound clinical decisionWork across teams to coordinate outreach, address questions / escalations, and help guide processes and protocols for timely and appropriate medication coverage.Evaluate member clinical situation against medication policies and make a determination to approve or triage to Pharmacist for denialComplete overrides and other pertinent requests accurately and in a timely manner for Connect DepartmentConduct expedited reviews for patient assistance programsBuild member prior authorizations appropriately and as required for Connect departmentKnowledge of or ability to navigate through use of Salesforce, Banjo, Confluence and other programsPerform drug review using pertinent sites for patient assistance such needymeds, and manufacturer's websiteAttend and contribute to weekly meetingsWhat you will bring to SmithRx :
High School diploma or GED or equivalent work experienceActive Pharmacy Technician license required2-4 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician2+ years of experience in prior authorization review is preferredA minimum of 2 years of experience in Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) is required, along with knowledge and expertise in resolving claim rejections.Proficiency in Mac, MS Office, G-Suite requiredCritical thinking to navigate complex customized benefit plans to make sound clinical decisionsActive listening, conversational speaking skills, with a high degree of empathySelf-starter with ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time effectivelyAbility to communicate clearly, present complex information to members, clients, pharmacies, providers, and other teams internallyAbility to work accurately within protocols and follow appropriate escalation pathways for unique situations or where clarification is needed.Flexibility and ability to adapt to changes and updates to processes and protocolsAbility to work independently as well as part of an extended, cross-functional team to organize and prioritize multiple deadlines, define problems as they arise, and work through themDemonstrate problem-solving skills, information gathering, research, alternatives analysis, applying creative solutions to unique and / or immediate issuesDemonstrate accurate drug product / dose calculations for appropriate claim adjudication and knowledge of general pharmacy and drug product information for the prescription filling processWhat SmithRx Offers You :
Highly competitive wellness benefits including Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, and Life and AD&D Insurance3 Weeks Paid Time Off12 Paid HolidaysPaid Parental Leave BenefitsFlexible Spending Benefits401(k) Retirement Savings ProgramShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityWellness BenefitsCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Well-stocked Kitchen In Office LocationsProfessional Development and Training Opportunities