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About this Intake Coordinator role at Independent Health

Independent Health · Hybrid · Hybrid Career

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Overview

The Intake Coordinator will assist in the various activities of the pharmacy operations not requiring the professional judgment of the pharmacist. The Intake Coordinator will be primarily responsible for intake of new prescriptions and referrals, triage, benefits investigation, and authorization assistance.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • One (1) year of experience working in a high-volume pharmacy or health insurance company handling prior authorizations required; OR six (6) months as a temporary associate in the Patient Care Specialist role or Reliance Operations & Compliance department. National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) preferred.
  • Experience working with online claims processing system preferred.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills and an aptitude for working with other health care professionals.
  • Proven examples of displaying Reliance values: Collaborative, Accessible, Results-Oriented, Empowering, and Supportive.

Essential Accountabilities

  • Answer patient and provider inquiries about benefit investigation, prior authorizations, referrals, and order status, through incoming and outgoing calls.
  • Act as a liaison between patients, providers, and the insurance companies, and facilitate communication between patients and doctors, medical staff and administrative staff.
  • Manage incoming prescriptions for new patients and incoming referrals from providers and other pharmacies.
  • Benefit investigation.
  • Prior authorization assistance, facilitation, and follow up.
  • Triaging of prescriptions.
  • Manage inbound fax requests and facilitate distribution of request in a timely manner.
  • Maintain patient records, filing, and documentation duties.
  • Data entry.
  • Follow up with offices and patients in a timely manner to ensure a quick turnaround time for prescription.
  • Work as a team member within the patient services department and all other departments to promote information sharing and continuous process improvement.
  • Must function in strict accordance with standard, written procedures and guidelines with deviation approved by the supervising pharmacist.

Immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position

Hiring Compensation Range: $22.00 - $24.00 hourly

Compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to skills, education, location and experience. 


In addition to base compensation, associates may be eligible for a scorecard incentive, full range of benefits and generous paid time off. The base salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.


As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, Independent Health and its affiliates will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship and immigration status, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law. Click here for additional EEO/AAP or Reasonable Accommodation information.


Current Associates must apply internally via the Job Hub.



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About Independent Health

The Independent Health Family of Companies, headquartered in Buffalo, NY, serves nearly 400,000 members and provides innovative health care products and benefits designed to engage consumers in their health and well-being. Established in 1980, our comprehensive portfolio includes Pharmacy Benefit Dimensions, Reliance Rx, Nova Healthcare Administrators, Care for You and the Independent Health Foundation. Our culture sets us apart. Our core values drive who we are and the work we do. As a member of our family, you’re part of something special, in your work and in the community. We understand and appreciate that everyone has unique experiences, perspectives and identities which is why we pledge

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