PeaceHealth is seeking a Ambulatory Pharmacy Representative Remote - (Must Live in Alaska, Oregon or Washington) for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position.
The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $21.59 – $32.39.
The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.
Job Summary
Supports the Ambulatory Pharmacy Department by coordinating the activities between scheduling, insurance verification, and pre-certification for pharmacy service visits. Coordinates efficient operation of the department by completing support activities as assigned.
Essential Functions
- Pre-registers/registers patients with accurate patient demographic, financial data.
- Receives incoming phone calls related to all aspects of scheduling and coordination of patients and resources.
- Collects and evaluates patient demographic, insurance, clinical, and non-clinical information.
- Collects balances, co-payment, co-insurance, or other payment types over the phone.
- Verifies coverage and ensures all insurance requirements are met, as well as obtaining all prior authorization and/or referrals as appropriate prior to patient arrival.
- Responds to customer’s inquiries about ambulatory pharmacy services.
- Manages daily ambulatory pharmacy service appointment schedules.
- Identifies inaccuracies and missing data that would affect departments’ financial results; monitors cancellation and rescheduling of appointments to manage schedules, identifies potential resource conflicts and works with leadership to resolve them.
- Obtains required paperwork and/or electronic form for chart completion, ensures orders, history, and physical, and consents are complete.
- Performs other duties as assigned related to ambulatory pharmacy services.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma Preferred:
- Minimum of 1 year Required: Medical Office or related customer service experience and
- Preferred: Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook and
- Preferred: Experience with ambulatory pharmacy services
- Demonstrated knowledge of Medical Terminology and CPT/ICD-10 coding. (Preferred)
- Must have the ability to work efficiently and responsibility in an environment with multiple demands, interruptions and time frames, with minimal supervision. (Required)
- Advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills that demonstrate positive outcomes. (Required)
- Knowledge of insurance process and regulations. (Preferred)
- Must be able to manage conflict effectively and professionally. (Required)
- Excellent time management skills, with an emphasis on meeting time sensitive deadlines. (Required)
- Good customer service skills and good interpersonal skills. (Required)
Working Conditions
- Consistently operates computer and other office equipment.
- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
- Sedentary work.
- Predominantly operates in an office environment.
- Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
- The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.
High school diploma preferred; 1+ year medical office or customer service experience; Microsoft Office proficiency; knowledge of medical terminology and CPT/ICD-10 coding; strong problem-solving, time management, and customer service skills.
Key Responsibilities
- registering patients
- verifying insurance
- scheduling appointments
Skills & Tools
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook
Job Details
- Category: Healthcare Services - Pharmacy
- Seniority: Entry Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — Alaska or Oregon or Washington
- Salary: USD 44,907 – 67,371 / year
- Languages: English
Benefits
- 401k matching
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement plan
About PeaceHealth
A healthcare organization providing comprehensive medical and pharmacy services. — Industry: Healthcare