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CareOregon

CareOregon is a nonprofit organization that reforms health plan services, and has been doing so since 1994. The organization serves Oregon Health Plan Medicare

Pharmacy Benefit Specialist-2

Location

United States

Posted

100 days ago

Salary

$21 - $25 / hour

Seniority

Mid Level

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

Pharmacy Benefit Specialist-2

CareOregon

Pharmacy Benefit Specialist-2--------------------------------------------------------------- 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. Core responsibilities include customer service and claims processing, as well as assistance with prior authorizations, formulary exceptions, appeals, grievances, and projects. Estimated Hiring Range: $20.51 - $25.06 Bonus Target: Bonus - SIP Target, 5% Annual Current CareOregon Employees: Please use the internal Workday site to submit an application for this job. --------------------------------------------------------------- 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. Appeals and Grievances - Explain pharmacy appeal and grievances provisions and process to members, providers and CareOregon staff. - Assist PBS II and PBS Lead with setting up pharmacy benefit appeals and grievances. Project Coordination - Minimal project participation. Experience and/or Education Required - Minimum 1 year work experience on a pharmacy team (i.e., retail, long-term care, or hospital) or 1 year experience in a health insurance plan Preferred: - Pharmacy Technician experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Knowledge - General understanding of managed care, Medicare, and Oregon Health Plan concepts Skills and Abilities - Proficient with Microsoft Office Products and general computer literacy - Familiarity with medical and pharmaceutical terminology - Ability to learn and effectively navigate CareOregon and PBM software programs necessary to perform job responsibilities - Ability to follow policies and procedures in performing job responsibilities - Effective listening, verbal, and written communication skills - Ability to exercise professionalism - Growing 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 use critical thinking skills and company resources to determine a solution - 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 within time constraints - Ability to work in an environment with diverse individuals and groups - 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. Equipment: General office equipment 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. Work Location: Work from home We offer a strong Total Rewards Program. This includes competitive pay, bonus opportunity, and a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility for bonuses and benefits is dependent on factors such as the position type and the number of scheduled weekly hours. Benefits-eligible employees qualify for benefits beginning on the first of the month on or after their start date. CareOregon offers medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance, as well as health savings account, flexible spending account(s), lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, wellness program, discounts, and multiple supplemental benefits (e.g., voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pre-tax parking, pet insurance, 529 College Savings, etc.). We also offer a strong retirement plan with employer contributions. Benefits-eligible employees accrue PTO and Paid State Sick Time based on hours worked/scheduled hours and the primary work state. Employees may also receive paid holidays, volunteer time, jury duty, bereavement leave, and more, depending on eligibility. Non-benefits eligible employees can enjoy 401(k) contributions, Paid State Sick Time, wellness and employee assistance program benefits, and other perks. Please contact your recruiter for more information. We are an equal opportunity employer CareOregon is an equal opportunity employer.  The organization selects the best individual for the job based upon job related qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age, veteran status, ancestry, marital status or disability. The organization will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship on the operation of our organization.

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