We are looking for a strong intake coordinator who is also an experienced pharmacy technician. Primary responsability will be functioning in the intake capacity but will serve as a back-up technician.
Job Responsabilities include:
Responsible for taking Infusion Therapy referrals from referral sources.
Ensures that all intake forms are complete, clear and within Amerita’s scope of service
Verifies insurance, obtains authorizations and re-authorizations as required by payors, enters patient demographic, insurance and authorization information into the computer system, communicates with other departments regarding status of referrals and notifies patients/families regarding coverage and payment responsibilities
Maybe responsible for obtaining re-authorizations for subsequent deliveries
Understands which insurance companies Amerita has active contracts with
Ensures that insurance verification is completed and authorization is in place prior to giving the referral to a Pharmacist
Maintains confidentiality of patient and proprietary information
Performs other tasks or special projects as requested by management
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
Minimum of two (2) years experience collecting referral information in the healthcare market
Experience working with all payer types to include Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurance companies
Knowledge of insurance verification and pre-certification procedures
At least one year experience of aseptic preparation of infusion related pharmaceuticals in a hospital or home infusion setting
General knowledge of drug terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, drug use and aseptic techniques
Strong interpersonal skills required
Education/Licenses/Certificates required:
High school diploma or equivalent required. AA degree or some college preferred
Successful completion of an approved/accredited pharmacy technician training program
1-3 years related pharmacy experience in a home care setting
IV certified preferred
