
Pharmacy Analyst I
SCAN
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: California • United States
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Salary
💰 $25 - $37 per hour
About the role
- Supports daily operational functions and oversight of the SCAN Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) company on delegated Part D activities
- Assists with maintaining compliance with Part D deadlines and regulatory timeframes
- Provides support in managing Eligibility files, Prescription Drug Event (PDE) data, Drug Plan Finder submissions, Financial Information Reporting, and other key functions to help ensure adherence to Medicare requirements
- Serves as a subject matter expert for Part D Reporting requirements, Pharmacy Access Requirements, Prescription Drug Event data, Financial Information Reporting and Drug Plan Finder files by keeping up to date with Medicare requirements
- Ensures eligibility and coordination of benefit files are sent to the PBM for processing and assesses if file enhancements are needed
- Ensures the PBM is processing Prescription Drug Events, Automated Claims Reprocessing and Financial Information Data according to CMS regulatory standards by conducting daily oversight
- Ensures PBM oversight of claims adjudication and retrolics and ensures 1/1 Readiness related to eligibility
- Analyzes and monitors large data sets that are exchanged from SCAN to the PBM using a variety of reporting tools
- Ensures audit documentation is prepared according to audit instructions and provided within the specified audit time frame
- Prepares written responses or documentation for pharmacy audits
- Performs routine monitoring to ensure Part D compliance and detect performance issues or operational gaps
- Assists in the implementation, testing, and validation of pharmacy benefits to ensure accurate benefit configuration and claims adjudication
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including Compliance, Product, and IT, to address issues and support PDE and other pharmacy initiatives
- Identifies and escalates issues related to pharmacy benefits, claims processing, and PDE submissions, working with the PBM and internal teams to resolve discrepancies
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications & CMS regulatory requirements; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
- Contributes to the development, maintenance, and documentation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and desktop procedures to support compliance and operational efficiency.
Requirements
- 0-3 years of related experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent experience required
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred
- Expert knowledge of CMS Part D regulations e.g., CMS Call Letters, MA-PD application, PDE, LICS, Claims Processing, Part D Reports, FIR
- Knowledge of PDE calculations that pertain to Enhance Alternative Plans, Coverage Gap, etc.
- Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines
- Ability to multi-task in a fast pace environment
- Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of staff
- Excellent grammar and writing skills
- Excellent verbal skill sets to be able to communicate in conference calls and in large meetings
- Team player with a strong work ethic
- Self-starter that can take the lead on a project and manage its progress for completion
- Detail oriented and is able to work with large data sets
- Advanced skills with Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and SQL
- Familiarity with Tableau and Visio.
Benefits
- An annual employee bonus program
- Robust Wellness Program
- Generous paid-time-off (PTO)
- 11 paid holidays per year, plus 1 floating holiday, plus 1 birthday holiday
- Excellent 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with employer match and contribution
- Robust employee recognition program
- Tuition reimbursement
- An opportunity to become part of a team that makes a difference to our members and our community every day!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
CMS Part D regulationsPDE calculationsClaims ProcessingFinancial Information ReportingData analysisCompliance monitoringBenefit configurationClaims adjudicationAudit documentationStandard operating procedures
Soft Skills
Ability to prioritize workloadMulti-taskingEffective communicationTeam playerStrong work ethicSelf-starterDetail orientedExcellent grammar and writing skillsVerbal communication skillsCollaboration