Pharmacy Billing Coordinator II
Pharmacy Billing Coordinator II
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Job Summary
The Pharmacy Billing Coordinator I inputs and reviews billing information; prepares reports tables graphs and interprets results; and researches and reconciles billing problems in accordance with policy procedure and regulations; works with the health care team to ensure that patients can obtain authorization for treatments by utilizing and interpreting clinical information to complete authorizations and patient assistance program enrollments; completes complex insurance reconciliations when needed; manages and completes audits and payor requests ensuring that specialty patients have the necessary financial coverage and authorizations for both pharmacy and medical infusion treatments to begin maintain and complete treatment.
Specific responsibilities will be documented and retained internally by the Department of Pharmacy.
Primary Responsibilities
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed.
Works to maximize optimum pharmacy revenue through pharmacy authorizations appeals and pharmacy claim reconciliation via customer and insurance payments.
Communicates with insurance companies and health care providers and teams to ensure that patients have access to medications through optimizing insurance payments coordination of benefits copay assistance and financial and patient assistance programs.
Investigates and addresses insurance issues including but not limited to billing issues and/or pharmacy authorizations on behalf of providers
Extensive knowledge of medical and pharmacy (including Medicare and specialty billing).
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Education & Experience - Required
High School Graduate or equivalent
5 years experience
Pharmacy Leadership and/or specialty pharmacy and/or billing experience
Maryland Technician Registration OR Medical Assistant License
Education & Experience - Preferred
Some college
National Certification (CPhT)
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Prioritizes work responsibilities and manages multiple demands.
Demonstrates an awareness of self-responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
Adheres to all best practice standards and guidelines within the scope of professional practice and follows all hospital policies procedures and guidelines.
Maintains competency in work- and pharmacy-related technology and applications and supports orientation and/or training of team members when appropriate.
Seeks validation of knowledge base skill level and decision-making as necessary and assertively seeks guidance in areas of question.
Practices effective problem identification and resolution skills as a method of sound decision-making. Accepts change as a part of the problem-solving process.
Demonstrates effective communication methods and skills using lines of authority appropriately.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs current literature workshops in-service meetings etc.
Identifies the extent of the health systems adherence to best practices and guidelines relevant to medication management.
Attends hospital and departmental meetings as required.
Utilizes appropriate customer relations skills when interacting with patients their families visitors team members and others to ensure all customers are treated with respect and dignity.
Represents the department on hospital committees professional associates and community organizations where appropriate.
Participates in the development of policies procedures and guidelines pertaining to medication use and management.
Maintains knowledgeability of the daily operations of UMMS including the Pharmacy Department through active engagement and awareness of departmental communications via mailbox bulletin boards and/or e-mail.
Maintains knowledgeability of the mission vision and values of UMMS.
Assists in the coordination of performance improvement activities policies and procedures.
Works collaboratively with pharmacy leadership nursing medical and information systems.
Evaluates and guides hospital compliance related to regulatory standards specifically concerning pharmacy services and medication management.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
- Pay Range: $24.89- $34.84
- Other Compensation (if applicable):
- Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
