Specialty Medication Coordinator
BayCare Health System
At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.
St. Joseph's Hospital is currently seeking a full-time **Specialty Medication Coordinator** . St. Joseph’s Hospital is Tampa’s only top-rated hospital named one of America’s best for five years in a row. Once again, we have been named one of the 100 Top Hospitals® in the U.S. by Fortune®/Merative™. St. Joseph’s Hospital is well known for its advanced medical technologies and outstanding patient care, with more than 70 specialties represented among our medical teams. Just a few of the reasons why St. Joseph’s Hospital is the better choice for health care.
**Position Details:**
+ **Facility:** St. Joseph's Hospital
+ **Location:** Tampa, FL
+ **Status:** Full Time, hourly
+ **Shift Hours:** 8:00AM - 5:00PM
+ **Weekend Work:** None
+ **On Call:** No
**Specialty Medication Coordinator Responsibilities:**
+ Obtain prior authorizations for specialty medications
+ Identify copay assistance including patient assistance programs and foundation assistance
+ Navigate prescriptions to appropriate specialty pharmacies for fulfillment, and offer BayCare HomeCare services to qualifying patients to optimize continuity of care.
+ Possess specific skills and training in managing financial and clinical information, working with financial eligibility or third-party programs, and effectively communicating with patients and caregivers throughout the prescription process.
+ Work with clinic staff and pharmacists to identify patients started on specialty medications, streamline prior authorizations turnaround time, and assist patient in obtaining other forms of financial assistance when possible.
**Required Qualifications:**
+ High School Graduate or Equivalent GED
+ 1 year healthcare experience
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Pharmacy Technician experience
+ Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)
BayCare is all about making the most of your life and loving your career. With this in mind, BayCare provides an array of benefits to help you meet the daily challenges of balancing all aspects of your life and career goals.
+ Medical benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
+ Paid time off
+ Tuition reimbursement
+ 401k match and additional yearly contribution
+ Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
+ Extensive training and mentorship along with amazing career growth opportunities
+ Community discounts and more
+ AND the Chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!
_Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled_
**Position** Specialty Medication Coordinator
**Location** Tampa:St Josephs | Full Time
**Req ID** null
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