935 patient assistance program clerk - Bowie, TX , USA, United States - HELEN FARABEE CENTER

    HELEN FARABEE CENTER
    HELEN FARABEE CENTER Bowie, TX , USA, United States

    1 month ago

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    Job Location
    Montague County BHC - Bowie, TX

    Position Type
    Full Time

    Education Level
    High School/GED

    Salary Range
    $ $10.95 Hourly

    Job Shift
    8-5 M-F

    Job Category
    Admin - Clerical

    Description

    This position serves as the Patient Assistance Program (PAP) Coordinator for Childress/Quanah/Vernon/Seymour and Haskell centers.

    Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    Greets consumers and public. Position will generate new and renewal applications for Patient Assistance Program medications timely. Medications that are received will be processed for inventory. Invoices will be entered into the MedData Service program for reporting purposes. This position will also serve as the backup for the Open Access Operator and the Wichita County refill line process. The position will work closely with the contract pharmacy to authorize and resolve any rejections at the pharmacy level. This position will also look up Medicaid information in the TMHP website and complete needed Prior Authorizations as needed. This position will be able to assist the TCOOMMI program with reporting of PAP medications monthly. Work requires excellent communication skills to deal courteously and effectively with the consumers of the Center, Center employees, and public officials, representatives of other agencies and private businesses, and the general public. HFC incorporates principles of trauma-informed care throughout the agency, emphasizing cultural sensitivity and a safe and respectful environment for all individuals served and staff. All job descriptions include the responsibility to learn about and implement trauma-informed practices within the scope of work for the position. Reassignment is a condition of employment that may occur at the employer's discretion. Your work location and hours could change based on program needs.

    Qualifications

    Education, Training, and Experience

    Graduation from standard high school or equivalent. Must possess working knowledge of fax machine, personal computer, and copier. Experience with Windows 95 software, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel is preferred. Minimum typing speed of 40wpm.

    Must have valid driver's license and be insurable to drive Center vehicles. Must pass and maintain all Center mandated trainings

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
    • Ability to read and proof correspondence, reports, computer printouts, etc.
    • Excellent spelling and grammar. Ability to write memos, letters, various complex reports, miscellaneous documents.
    • Ability to perform addition and subtraction. Ability to count money.
    • Ability to complete financial assessments following procedure set out by TDMHMR.
    • Ability to maintain an accurate filing system.
    • Ability to relate to verbal instructions, communicate in a courteous and effective fashion with co-workers, consumers and families, agencies and the public.
    • Skilled in the use of personal and network computers, word processing, database, spreadsheet and office management software (Microsoft Office). Familiarity with CARE and SmartCare.
    • Ability to use copy machine, fax machine, computer and printer. Experience with telephone and dictation/transcribing equipment