Medication Authorization Specialist

Atlantis Orthopaedics, a division of South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, PA, is dedicated to providing comprehensive orthopaedic and musculoskeletal care for patients in Palm Beach County. As our practice continues to grow, we are seeking a Medication Authorization Specialist to join our team. 

The Medication Authorization Associate is responsible for supporting patient care with ancillary services. This position is responsible for obtaining authorization and the dispensing of pre-packaged medication, and Hyaluronic acid injectables as directed by providers to clinical staff following established protocol.

Reporting to the Clinic Supervisor, the Medication Authorization Associate is a member of the Clinic Services department, a clinical support department providing services related to medications, injectables, durable medical equipment, and casting.

We are a progressive, friendly office, offering competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, 401K, and more! Please visit our website at www.atlanisortho.com to learn more about our practice.

Responsibilities include:

1. Obtain insurance authorization from insurance companies using authorization platforms

2. Coordinates benefits with specialty pharmacies for injectables

3. Schedule patient appointments for injectables

4. Dispense medications and injectables from inventory using medication dispensing software

5. Research and respond to denials, appeals, and medical records requests related to medications and injectables

6. Monitors reconcile and stock inventory

7. Document activity in EMR

8. Travel between Atlantis Orthopaedics office locations to ensure adequate coverage

9. Follow established policies, procedures, and protocols defined by Atlantis Orthopaedics

10. Other duties in support of the goals and objectives of Atlantis Orthopaedics

1. Experience obtaining insurance authorizations with commercial insurance

2. Experience with authorization platforms, such as Availity, CoverMyMeds, MyVisco is helpful

3. Familiar with reading chart notes in EMR systems

4. Experience with commercial insurance and Medicare

5. EMR experience

6. Skilled at managing multiple competing priorities with a friendly demeanor

7. Demonstrates attention to detail to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient processing of authorization requests and dispensing of medication orders

8. Dependable and reliable with superior work attendance habits

9. Takes a team-oriented approach to work

10. Able to understand basic medical terminology

11. Familiar with basic pharmacy terminology helpful

12. Good math skills