Pharmacy Operations Specialist

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">It’s an exciting time to join the WellSense Health Plan, a growing regional health insurance company with a 25-year history of providing health insurance that works for our members, no matter their circumstances.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">Job Summary:</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">Reporting to the Manager of Pharmacy Operations, the Pharmacy Operations Specialist is primarily responsible for supporting the pharmacy utilization management programs, processing prior authorization requests, and providing pharmacy-related customer service to internal and external parties. In addition, the Operations Specialist will support the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy program as needed. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">Our Investment in You:</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo1;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">Full-time remote work</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo1;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">Competitive salaries</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo1;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">Excellent benefits</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">Key Functions/Responsibilities:</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">Receive, process, and review all prior authorization requests received through fax, phone, or electronic prior authorization systems in accordance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">Properly apply clinical policy criteria to the review of prior authorization requests</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">Review and interpret member’s eligibility, claim history, and Pharmacy Program information using the PBM claims software to provide information to both internal and external clients via telephone or email</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">Interprets medical and pharmacy data and accurately enters information into system according to regulatory and NCQA accreditation requirements</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">Communicate determinations to members and providers via incoming and outgoing telephone calls, fax notifications, and letter notifications</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">Responsible for analysis and issue resolution as it pertains to the administration of the formulary and benefits</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">Provide pharmacy-related customer service to both internal and external parties</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">Process pharmacy authorizations utilizing PBM real time online claims adjudication software</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">Support new clinical program implementation</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">Serve as a liaison to Member Services and other internal clients for real-time support on pharmacy benefit interpretation, Pharmacy Policy interpretation, and plan design interpretation</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">Other responsibilities as needed </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';"> </span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">Qualifications:</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">Education:</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent required</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';"> </span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">Experience:</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">Two or more years of experience in a professional or pharmacy setting</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">Previous experience in a managed care environment preferred</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">Prior customer service experience preferred</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';"> </span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">Competencies, Skills, and Attributes:</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">Excellent Customer Service skills</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">Prior experience assisting members and/or providers with telephone inquiries</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">Strong organizational, problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">Excellent written and oral communication skills required</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">Must have strong data entry and attention to detail in building cases</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">Must be able to multitask and be results oriented</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';"> </span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">Compensation Range: </span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">$20.19 - $28.37</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications.  However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer.  This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensure as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, WellSense offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.  </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">Note</span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">About WellSense</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">WellSense Health Plan is a nonprofit health insurance company serving more than 740,000 members across Massachusetts and New Hampshire through Medicare, Individual and Family, and Medicaid plans. Founded in 1997, WellSense provides high-quality health plans and services that work for our members, no matter their circumstances. WellSense is committed to the diversity and inclusion of staff and their members.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Red Hat Text';">Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. WellSense participates in the E-Verify program to electronically verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees</span></p>

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