Lead Prior Authorization Specialist - Pharmacy Administration

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2-5 years experience
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AI Summary

Leads the daily operations of the authorization team and performs authorizations for patient treatments. Acts as a liaison between physicians and nurse coordinators while ensuring accuracy in medical records and insurance validation.
Additional Information About the Role

Location:  Remote

Schedule:  Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM


Overview

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.

 

BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.

 

BJC’s patients have access to the latest advances in medical science and technology through a formal affiliation between Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital with the renowned Washington University School of Medicine, which consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the country.

 


Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Responsible for leading authorization team daily operations and perform authorizations for patient treatments. Work with management on reports and work queues needed to track progress and guarantee continuation of authorizations throughout treatment. Liaison to physicians and nurse coordinators who initiate precertification.

 

Responsibilities

  • Leads the daily operations of the department.
  • Prepares and provides reports or audits as requested by management.
  • Requires a high level of attention to detail along with a high degree of accuracy. Key components of the process include validation of the following: patient information, scheduled test/surgery information, and insurance information. Ensures that the authorization detail placed in the patient’s medical record is accurate. Expected to utilize critical thinking skills to research and resolve any mismatch in information which could involve various orders/scheduling, registration and insurance systems. Additionally, departmental processes around data capture must be followed and appropriate
  • The ability to promote teamwork and employee engagement is everyone's responsibility. This team member will work to create an atmosphere of teamwork by contributing to opportunities to improve employee engagement and customer satisfaction. In all situations, they will engage others in a respectful and collaborative manner. They will seek opportunities for self-development (personal and technical) while achieving department objectives and goals.
  • This position is part of a multidisciplinary team which provides authorization support for multiple BJC Hospitals. May be responsible for supporting the Ancillary Authorization (scheduled outpatient services), Surgery Authorization (scheduled surgical procedures), or the NOA (Notice of Admission) processes within the BJC Pre-Arrival Team. As part of the authorization process, this team member will initiate contact with provider offices, payers and/or payer websites as well as access a variety of systems and tools to secure and validate authorization information. For Ancillary Authorizations, a review of medical records may be required if initiating the authorization request directly with a payer.
  • Minimum Requirements

    Education

  • Associate or Trade School Equi
  • Experience

  • 2-5 years
  • Supervisor Experience

  • No Experience
  • Preferred Requirements

    Education

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Experience

  • 5-10 years
  • Supervisor Experience

  • < 2 years

  • Benefits and Legal Statement

    BJC Total Rewards

    At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

    • Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
    • Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
    • Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
    • 401(k) plan with BJC match
    • Tuition Assistance available on first day
    • BJC Institute for Learning and Development
    • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
    • Adoption assistance

    To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

    *Not all benefits apply to all jobs

    The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

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