How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
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The Medication Assistance Coordinator serves as the hub for prior authorizations, patient assistance programs, co-pay
assistance program, foundation programs, and additional programs allowing patients to access medications associated
with key service lines within the medical center as well as health system clinics. This position is responsible for providing
front line, direct contact with patients, families, providers, nurses, social workers and pharmacies. The Medication
Assistance Coordinator performs all the essential functions of the Pharmacy Technician.
Screens, processes and completes prior authorization, patient assistance, co-pay assistance, foundation
assistance and other medication programs.
Follows up with patients and providers on refill and reauthorizations as required by payers or assistance
programs.
Processes prescriptions through AU Health IT platforms in an accurate manner.
Coordinates shipping and delivery activities associated with common carrier and courier services to assure
accurate and timely medication delivery.
Cross trains to provide staffing as a Pharmacy Technician.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
Minimum 2 years pharmacy as a technician Required or
Minimum 3 years Medication assistance or similar role in a physician's office, medical center or
pharmacy Preferred and
Strong communication
Organization
Prioritization
Time management
Integrity
Microsoft office
Medical terminology
Experience with prior authorizations, patient assistance programs, co-pay assistance programs and foundation programs
Experience with insurance, claim adjudication, and claim appeals
Experience with Pioneer & Cerner
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
At Wellstar Health System, our mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care, inclusive culture and world-class doctors and caregivers, Wellstar is one of the largest, most integrated healthcare systems in Georgia.
Our specialists and primary care providers work in a multidisciplinary environment with nearly 30,000 diverse team members throughout our hospitals, health parks and medical offices. Communities can also access our outpatient centers, a pediatric center, nursing centers, and hospice and home care services. We’re proud to be home to the second-largest Emergency Department in the country, as well as being the only system in Georgia operating multiple trauma centers.
We’re also known for our exceptional work culture, featured on the Great Places to Work®, Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and the Seramount Best Company for Multicultural Women® lists. We continue to attract the best and the brightest in healthcare.
At a time when our industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding expectations from our patients and team members, while transforming healthcare delivery. We stand behind our values to serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice.
