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Pharmacy Prior Authorization Senior Representative - Remote AZ – Remote IL – Remote MA

The job profile for this position is Pharmacy Prior Authorization Senior Representative, which is a Band 2 Professional Career Track Role.

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As a Pharmacy Prior Authorization Senior Representative, you will be working on a specialized team focused on high touch programs to assist our patients. This role is very detail oriented, and you'll spend most of your day researching benefits, obtaining prior authorizations, processing orders and talking to the internal sales team, patients and/or providers. Our representatives are dedicated team members who excel at customer service, helping us elevate our pharmacy patient care to new heights.

In this role, you will be part of a specialized team, working with a specific group of clinics, to complete the prior authorization process using both internal and external pharmacy and clinic systems:

+ Accurately enter prescriptions into our system, adjudicate claims and work rejections. Use the knowledge you gain from training, your problem-solving skills and support from your team to accurately process prescription claims so they will be dispensed accurately.

+ Accurately use the clinic specific EMR to gain additional information needed to submit prior authorizations.

+ Adhere to principles as stipulated by program specific contractual agreements and company practices.

+ Rapid and thorough investigation of processing/benefit inquiries from Fertility Inside Sales team

+ Insurance Inquiries/benefit checks.

+ Prior Authorization submission, follow up and appeals as needed.

+ Juggle multiple tasks without sacrificing attention to detail.

+ Help patients and providers understand their pharmacy benefits better and answer questions effectively.

+ Use your strong communication skills to handle internal and external inquiries regarding prior authorizations.

+ Participates in program specific customer meetings and training sessions.

+ Participate in special projects and perform other duties as it pertains to specific contract performance

What you need to do the job:

+ High School Diploma, or GED required.

+ 2+ years of Pharmacy Technician experience.

+ Valid National Pharmacy Technician certification is required.

+ Valid Arizona, Massachusetts or Illinois State pharmacy technician license is required.

+ Microsoft Office proficiency and data entry skills.

+ Strong math skills related to prescription calculations.

+ Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and quality.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

+ Ability to multitask in both PC/Phone related tasks.

+ 1+ year relevant experience with prior authorization submission using CoverMyMeds or other like electronic prior authorization tools

+ Experience with prior authorization appeals and denials

+ Experience working with clinical EMR systems and/or Infertility is a plus, but not required

+ Works effectively and fosters teamwork; Demonstrates ownership of projects and carries responsibility for building strong working relationships with colleagues and customers.

+ Results oriented; demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage workload and meet deadlines.

Ability to work schedule depending on location and business need:

+ A scheduled 8-hour shift, between the hours of 9am-8pm EST, Monday-Friday

+ Weekends as needed.

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If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna (https://jobs.cigna.com/us/en/life-careers) .

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

Please note that you must meet our posting guidelines to be eligible for consideration. Policy can be reviewed at this link (https://iris.cigna.com/career\_benefits/empowered/career\_opportunities) .

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

For this position, we anticipate offering an hourly rate of 19 - 29 USD / hourly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna Group .

About Evernorth Health Services

Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, creates pharmacy, care and benefit solutions to improve health and increase vitality. We relentlessly innovate to make the prediction, prevention and treatment of illness and disease more accessible to millions of people. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

_Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws._

_If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email:_ [email protected]_ _for support. Do not email_ [email protected]_ _for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response._

_The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State._

_Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner_ _consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances._