Pharmacy Insurance Clearance Specialist

Department:

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday - Friday 8a - 5p

Pay Range

$22.50 - $33.75

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Participates in department staff meetings and keeps abreast of continuing education to ensure effective communication and to maintain skill competency. Attends all mandatory in-services 100% and completes all mandatory safety in-services and skill competencies as required. Seeks out education opportunities to increase knowledge in department procedures and actively participates in group projects to problem solve departmental improvement opportunities.

Data entry

Pre-registers and registers patients using established procedures for computer entry for all ancillary and nursing units, keeping current with the specialized needs, preparing necessary documents/records and patient education when necessary. Ensures accurate entry of patient demographic and insurance information in the ADT system with special attention to carrier code assignment, complete benefit, eligibility record and authorization data.

Call intake/triage

Manages incoming and outgoing calls to complete pre-registration with patients.

Communicates with physician and patients regarding status of authorization requests

Ensures completion of all established policies and procedures for identification and notification of the Primary Care Physician in the case of HMO coverage.

Coordinates with patient and provider to ensure patient can select the most cost-effective options based on insurance benefits.

Benefit investigation/medication assistance

Maintains knowledge of all stand-alone computer software programs to verify eligibility.

Identifies and assists patients with access to internal and external financial assistance programs.

Initiates communication to the patient when authorization is not obtained, or services are not covered, and explains the potential financial responsibility. Coordinates with patient, clinical team, and assistance programs to secure reimbursement or alternative coverage options when requested services are at financial risk. Identifies at risk balances related to Medicaid eligibility rules and communicates to Financial Counseling, UM, and physicians.

Educates uninsured patients of financial responsibilities. Refers patient for assessment of additional insurance coverage and internal charity programs. Coordinates with patient and provider teams to complete applications for external program assistance.

Reauthorization processing

Accurately collects and analyzes clinical data in support of reauthorizations for inpatient and outpatient services required by the payor guidelines, ensuring chart documentation supports coverage of services, payor facility/provider guidelines are followed and submits reauthorizations accordingly.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

License/Registration/Certification Required: None Required.

Pharmacy Technician certification (CPhT) issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board preferred.

Education Required: ​ ​High School Graduate

Experience Required: Typically requires 1 year of experience in health care, insurance industry, call center, or customer service setting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Demonstrate ability to identify and understand issues and problems. Examines data and draws logical conclusions based on information available.
• Ability to problem solve in a high profile and high stress area.
• Mathematical aptitude, effective communication, and critical thinking skills.
  Ability to prioritize and organize workload.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency including experience with insurance authorization/eligibility tools, EPIC, Microsoft Office, Internet browser and telephony systems.
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to sit most of the workday.
• May include intermittent light travel.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names in Illinois; in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.