Job Summary

Assists Pharmacy Customer Service leadership in processing provider, and member prior authorization requests. Works with the pharmacy team in implementing policies to manage pharmacy benefits.

Job Duties

• Maintains understanding of all policies and procedures related to the pharmacy benefit.
• Provides the highest level of customer service and support to members and physicians.
• Adheres to all regulatory standards.
• Works with Pharmacists to resolve clinical issues with providers in a timely manner.
• Documents accurately all inquiries and prior authorization requests according to departmental policy.
• Determines appropriateness of pharmacy benefits under corresponding lines of business.
• Contacts providers and members to communicate the details of service, requests additional information and resolves outstanding matters.
• Updates current pharmacy benefits and serves as a facilitator to team members.

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details

Hours: 9:00am - 5:30pm

Hybrid: Work from home with on-site coverage every 3rd week

Weekend / Holiday Rotation

Internet requirements:

​Employee required to have/supply: Cable modem, (high speed, only - No DSL or Wireless Cellular Service or Satellite Service) The minimum requirement is:

• •25 MBPS UP
• •75 MBPS DOWN
• •<150 ms Ping Required
• •<30ms Jitter Required

Computer must be connected to the internet via Ethernet cable; wifi is not permitted unless a Virtual Private Network (VPN) is used for the wifi connection

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 2 years-Customer Service (Required)

Skills

Customer Retentions; Communication; Customer Support Policies, Standards And Procedures; Customer Service

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Geisinger values who you are, where you are from, and where you are going. We seek out people of various backgrounds and cultures with unique abilities, non-traditional career paths and ambitious aspirations. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status. Read more about Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruiting.

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.