PennState Health
Per Diem / PRN Outpatient Pharmacist - $52-78 per hour
PennState Health, Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States, 17033
PennState Health is seeking a per diem / prn Outpatient Pharmacist for a per diem / prn job in Hershey, Pennsylvania.Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
PharmacistDiscipline:
Allied Health ProfessionalDuration:
OngoingUp to 40.00 hours per weekShift:
8 hours, flexibleEmployment Type:
Per Diem
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Researches, obtains authorizations, insurance verifications, clinical documentation, prescription information and financial ability information needed to ensure when a prescriber writes a Specialty (high price, high risk and high touch) medication, so that the patient is able to initiate therapy in a timely and cost efficient manner.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Two (2) years of experience in Prior Authorizations in either a Pharmacy or a Clinical setting required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Ability to understand and analyze lab and clinical data within the patient’s EMR.
Ability to understand third party payer and insurance complexities.
Ability to communicate professionally with all patients, peers, providers.
Ability to train new hires.
Ability to multitask due to the high volume of phone calls.
Ability to know and understand complex therapies.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Pharmacy technician or Pharmacy billing experience with Insurers and Third Party payers preferred.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
For more information:
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
Be Well
with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
Be Balanced
with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
Be Secured
with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
Be Rewarded
with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
Be Supported
by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
For a full list with more detailed information:
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.
Recruiter:
Rebecca L. Stuckey
Penn State Health Job ID #2139-54618. Posted job title: Insurance Authorization Specialist - Pharmacy OutpatientAbout PennState Health
Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties of Pennsylvania. Our mission is to improve health through patient care, research, education, and community outreach. When your responsibility is helping the people who need it most, you never stop looking for the best and the brightest professionals. We are committed to advancing health care through innovation, collaboration, teamwork and above all, a passionate commitment to those we serve. With over 100 locations, the opportunities to work, learn and grow are boundless. We believe in driving change and offer our strong hearts and helping hands anywhere they’re needed. Here, you will be part of a team that lifts each other up and that strives and achieves together. Every day, we are driven and inspired by our patients, our communities and by each other to accomplish more, build on our legacy and create new possibilities for the future. A career at Penn State Health is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. It’s an opportunity to be a part of a team that’s changing lives every day.Benefits
Holiday PayContinuing Education401k retirement planPet insuranceWellness and fitness programsEmployee assistance programsMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsBenefits start day 1Life insuranceDiscount program
Specialty:
PharmacistDiscipline:
Allied Health ProfessionalDuration:
OngoingUp to 40.00 hours per weekShift:
8 hours, flexibleEmployment Type:
Per Diem
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Researches, obtains authorizations, insurance verifications, clinical documentation, prescription information and financial ability information needed to ensure when a prescriber writes a Specialty (high price, high risk and high touch) medication, so that the patient is able to initiate therapy in a timely and cost efficient manner.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Two (2) years of experience in Prior Authorizations in either a Pharmacy or a Clinical setting required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Ability to understand and analyze lab and clinical data within the patient’s EMR.
Ability to understand third party payer and insurance complexities.
Ability to communicate professionally with all patients, peers, providers.
Ability to train new hires.
Ability to multitask due to the high volume of phone calls.
Ability to know and understand complex therapies.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Pharmacy technician or Pharmacy billing experience with Insurers and Third Party payers preferred.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
For more information:
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
Be Well
with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
Be Balanced
with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
Be Secured
with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
Be Rewarded
with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
Be Supported
by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
For a full list with more detailed information:
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.
Recruiter:
Rebecca L. Stuckey
Penn State Health Job ID #2139-54618. Posted job title: Insurance Authorization Specialist - Pharmacy OutpatientAbout PennState Health
Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties of Pennsylvania. Our mission is to improve health through patient care, research, education, and community outreach. When your responsibility is helping the people who need it most, you never stop looking for the best and the brightest professionals. We are committed to advancing health care through innovation, collaboration, teamwork and above all, a passionate commitment to those we serve. With over 100 locations, the opportunities to work, learn and grow are boundless. We believe in driving change and offer our strong hearts and helping hands anywhere they’re needed. Here, you will be part of a team that lifts each other up and that strives and achieves together. Every day, we are driven and inspired by our patients, our communities and by each other to accomplish more, build on our legacy and create new possibilities for the future. A career at Penn State Health is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. It’s an opportunity to be a part of a team that’s changing lives every day.Benefits
Holiday PayContinuing Education401k retirement planPet insuranceWellness and fitness programsEmployee assistance programsMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsBenefits start day 1Life insuranceDiscount program