Patient Access Specialist

Job Summary:

The primary responsibility of the Patient Access Specialist includes the overall coordination, prescription order entry, and processing of patient medication orders and completion of prior authorizations for the pharmacies of SUNY Upstate. Ensure completion of activities that maximize revenue capture for high-cost medications.

Review and evaluate take-home medications to assure the appropriateness and medical necessity of medication use based on established criteria. Improve patient service experience and Upstate Medical University Hospital retail pharmacy revenue through provision of prior authorization services at Upstate Medical University Hospital clinics. This position will allow for improved streamline prescription processing within 1 group instead of streaming that over many.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree and three (3) years of medical or pharmacy related experience OR Bachelors degree and one (1) year of medical or pharmacy related experience required. Will also consider candidates with five (5) years of medical or pharmacy related experience required.

National Pharmacy Technician Certification within 18 months of hire required. Excellent written/oral communication, interpersonal, organizational, conflict resolution, and computer skills required. Ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

Specialty Pharmacy Experience; NYS Licensed LPN; and/or Medical Assistant Certification preferred.

Work Days:

Rotating schedule between 8am-9pm weekends and holidays based on operational need.

Message to Applicants:

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

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