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    Pharmacy Benefit Specialist II - Salt Lake City, United States - CareOregon

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    Pharmacy Benefit Specialist II

    Requisition ID

    24256

    • Posted
    05/17/2024

    CareOregon

    Full Time - Permanent

    Portland

    Multi Location (16)

    Job Description Print Preview

    Candidates hired for remote positions must reside in Oregon, Washington, Utah, Idaho, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Montana, or Wisconsin.

    Job Title

    Pharmacy Benefit Specialist II

    Exemption Status

    Non-Exempt

    Department

    Pharmacy

    Manager Title

    Pharmacy Benefit Operations Supervisor

    Direct Reports

    n/a

    Requisition #

    24256

    Pay and Benefits

    Estimated hiring range $45,850 - $55,500 / year, 5% bonus target, full benefits.

    Posting Notes

    This is a fully remote role, but you must reside in one of the listed 9 states. You are required to work Pacific Standard Time.

    Job Summary


    This position is responsible for working with CareOregon members, their providers, and pharmacies to support the pharmacy benefit and prescription needs under the major medical benefit.

    This is an advanced level support position, requiring Pharmacy Technician Certification.

    Core responsibilities include customer service, claims processing, prior authorizations, formulary exceptions, appeals, grievances, and project participation.

    Essential Responsibilities

    Customer Service and Claims Processing

    Communicate in a professional and respectful manner.

    Maintain confidentiality within HIPAA regulations and function on "need to know" principles.

    Respond to drug coverage inquires in an accurate and timely manner to members, members' representatives, providers, and CareOregon staff.

    Educate members, providers, pharmacies, and CareOregon staff about the CareOregon formularies and pharmacy benefit policies.

    Document all customer service activities according to organization requirements.


    Follow policies and procedures to answer questions from members, providers and CareOregon staff regarding claims processing as it pertains to the CareOregon pharmacy benefits and coverage of drugs under the major medical benefit.


    Follow policies and procedures to determine a resolution to pharmacy claims adjudication issues or triage to other CareOregon staff for assistance.

    Data Entry and Clerical Support

    Sort incoming faxes and distribute according to assignments.

    Maintain files according to unit protocols.

    Perform data entry into the claims processing system, document management systems, databases and spreadsheets as assigned.


    Clerical Assistance for pharmacy projects, including, but not limited to distribution of education materials to members, providers or pharmacies, letters & mailings, and reports.

    Prior Authorizations (PA) and Formulary Exceptions

    Verify member's plan eligibility and applicable benefit for drug coverage.

    Review member's medication and eligibility history, load authorization in claim adjudication platform(s).

    Assist members and providers with the PA, formulary exception and coverage determination process.

    Follow policy & procedures to facilitate a resolution for prior authorization, formulary exception and coverage determinations requests. Notify members, providers or providers staff of prior authorization and formulary exception decisions.

    Perform prior authorization reviews with pharmacist oversight.

    Appeals and Grievances

    Explain pharmacy appeal and grievances provisions and process to members, providers and CareOregon staff.


    Perform intake of member and provider appeals & reconsiderations, gather data & documentation and prepare appeals for review by CareOregon Pharmacists & Medical Directors.

    Complete pharmacy appeals and notify members and providers of outcome.


    Assist the Appeals & Grievance Coordinators, Pharmacists, Medical Directors and Quality Improvement Coordinators with processing pharmacy benefit appeals and grievances.

    Project Coordination


    Under the supervision of a pharmacist and/or the operations supervisor, assist with pharmacy benefit projects including, but not limited to process improvements, cost saving initiative projects, benefit implementation/changes, and member/provider/pharmacy outreach.

    Organizational Responsibilities

    Perform work in alignment with the organization's mission, vision and values.


    Support the organization's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by fostering a culture of open mindedness, cultural awareness, compassion and respect for all individuals.

    Strive to meet annual business goals in support of the organization's strategic goals.

    Adhere to the organization's policies, procedures and other relevant compliance needs.

    Perform other duties as needed.

    Experience and/or Education

    Required

    Minimum 2 years work experience on a pharmacy team (i.e., retail, long-term care, or hospital) or 2 years' experience in a health insurance plan

    Minimum 1 year experience with managed care and/or pharmacy benefit management

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
    Knowledge

    Advanced knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology

    Substantial understanding of managed care, Medicare, and Oregon Health Plan concepts

    Skills and Abilities

    Proficient with Microsoft Office Products and general computer literacy

    Ability to learn and effectively navigate CareOregon and PBM software programs necessary to perform job responsibilities

    Ability to follow and provide input into policies and procedures in performing job responsibilities

    Advanced listening, verbal, and written communication skills

    Ability to exercise professionalism

    Proficient ability to network and utilize internal and external resources

    Ability to focus on and comprehend information

    Ability to learn new skills and abilities

    Ability to assess a situation and seek or determine appropriate resolution

    Ability to accept managerial direction and feedback

    Ability to tolerate and manage stress

    Results and service oriented

    Ability to be flexible and adaptable

    Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize daily workflow and projects within time constraints

    Ability to work in an environment with diverse individuals and groups

    Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

    Ability to learn, focus, understand, and evaluate information and determine appropriate actions

    Ability to accept direction and feedback, as well as tolerate and manage stress

    Ability to see, read, and perform repetitive finger and wrist movement for at least 6 hours/day

    Ability to hear and speak clearly for at least 3-6 hours/day

    Working Conditions

    Work Environment(s):

    Indoor/Office

    Community

    Facilities/Security

    Outdoor Exposure


    Member/Patient Facing:
    No

    Telephonic

    In Person


    Hazards:
    May include, but not limited to, physical and ergonomic hazards.


    Travel:


    May include occasional required or optional travel outside of the workplace; the employee's personal vehicle, local transit or other means of transportation may be used.

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    Candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply. CareOregon is committed to building a linguistically and culturally diverse and inclusive work environment.

    Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

    We are an equal opportunity employer.

    CareOregon considers all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

    Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

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