Company :Highmark IncJob Description :JOB SUMMARYThis job reviews requests for medication coverage determination for prior authorization review and appeals. Through the Utilization Review system, the incumbent evaluates clinical information provided by the physician against medical policy criteria. The incumbent then uses his/her clinical knowledge compared to the policy and physician request to make a determination. At times, the incumbent may conduct additional research beyond medical policy review to make coverage RESPONSIBILITIES+ Make coverage determinations by evaluating physician requests for prior authorization or appeals against medical policy through the Utilization Review system. Update the system records appropriately to ensure claims are properly routed and paid.

• Conduct research beyond medical policy review to make decisions on medication coverage requests.
• Other duties as QUALIFICATIONS+ Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy
• 1 - 3 years in PharmacyPreferred+ Doctorate Degree in PharmacyLICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONSRequired+ Registered PharmacistSKILLS+ Oral & Written Communication Skills
• General Computer Skills
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Compliance
• PrioritizingPHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONSPosition TypeOffice-Based
  Teaches / trains others regularly
  Occasionally
  Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
  Rarely
  Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
  Never
  Physical work site required
  Yes
  Lifting: up to 10 pounds
  Constantly
  Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
  Rarely
  Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
  Rarely_Disclaimer:The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company
  _As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Companys Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security
  _Furthermore, it is every employees responsibility to comply with the companys Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training
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  Req ID: J173680

Posted 9 days ago