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Medication Access Specialist – Pharmacy Prior Authorization Support
Ochsner HealthMedication Access Specialist ensuring patient medication compliance and authorization processes. Collaborating with healthcare providers and assisting patients in accessing medications.
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in medication therapy management, patient communication, and electronic health record documentation. Proficient in navigating medication authorization processes and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
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Medication Therapy Management CertificationElectronic Health Record (EHR) DocumentationPharmaceutical Mathematics KnowledgeEffective Verbal and Written CommunicationPatient On-Boarding Coordination
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Hard Skills
Medication History ManagementMedication Authorization ProcessPharmacy Preferences MaintenancePatient Prescription Benefit CollectionProblem Identification and Resolution
Soft Skills
Customer ServiceAdaptability to Patient Population
Tools & Technologies
Computer ProficiencyWeb-Based Applications
Certifications & Qualifications
Medication Therapy Management CertificationMedication History Certificate
Industry Keywords
Pharmacy TechnicianHealthcare CompliancePatient Care CoordinationMedication Refill Authorization
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Assists providers by ensuring patients' compliance with medications, lab monitoring, adherence to medication therapy
- Authorizes medication refills
- Maintains accurate pharmacy preferences
- Identifies discrepancies or problems with medication history information
- Assists patients with the medication authorization process
- Communicates with patients, families, caregivers, healthcare providers/practitioners, and pharmacy personnel
- Documents encounters within the electronic health record (EHR)
- Forwards problems to a pharmacist, provider, or clinic staff to assist with resolution
- Processes patient on-boarding
- Coordinates with providers and patients to assess eligibility for financial support
- Navigates the medication authorization process
- Collects patients’ prescription benefit information
- Provides high quality customer service to patients, family members, and care team members
- Documents all appropriate findings into the EHR for ease of collaboration amongst providers, support staff, and other refill clinic staff
- Adapts behavior to the specific patient population and ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
Requirements
What you’ll need- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2 years of experience as a pharmacy technician, medical intake, or healthcare employee working with medications
- Medication Therapy Management Certification obtained through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) OR Medication History Certificate from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) must be obtained within 6 months
- Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical mathematics.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
- Ability to operate standard pharmacy and office equipment.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities