Pharmacy Billing Coordinator

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

 

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

 

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

 

The Pharmacy Billing Coordinator ensures that all authorizations/certifications for drug therapy are completed in accordance with payer criteria and policy, in a timely manner, and prior to therapy initiation. The PBC will work on behalf of the patient to optimize access to all available funding sources, including patient and copay assistance programs.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex and unique duties within the pharmacy department
• Interpret, evaluate, and summarize information and datasets of varying sizes
• Communicate effectively and professionally with stakeholder inside and outside of pharmacy department
• Develop and maintain internal (within FHCC) and external relationships (such as vendors, payors, distributors)
• Work independently and within teams to complete tasks
• Documentation information or results in clear and concise ways
• Generate and present reports of tasks to Pharmacy Operations Manager or Director of Pharmacy
• Determine benefit limits and secure insurance approvals for specialty and high-cost medications
• Work closely with care team to communicate any coverage issues
• Evaluate patterns in denied claims taking corrective action and educating staff as needed
• Liaison with Patient Financial Services
• Serve as a resource to patients and staff regarding insurance and drug coverage questions
• Provide patient assistance program information and education to providers, patients and medical center staff
• Completing and submitting prior authorization forms and patient assistance applications
• Reprocessing denied or rejected third party claims
• Train and educate staff on Pharmacy Billing functions
• Participate in billing related meetings
• Retail pharmacy reconciliation and reporting
• Other pharmacy related duties in accordance with regulations under Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an approved pharmacy technician training program
• Current Washington state pharmacy technician license
• 2 years pharmacy technician experience
• Familiar with the generic names of drugs along with their basic indication
• Able to perform basic pharmaceutical calculations
• Review and correct discrepancies identified in daily, weekly and monthly billing reports
• Ability to work in a fast paced and complex environment
• Proficient in Microsoft suite
• Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear, concise and professional manner
• Ability to perform basic pharmaceutical calculations
• Ability to use a mouse, navigate computer programs, enter data into computer systems accurately and efficiently

Preferred:

• Previous experience in Pharmacy Billing
• Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10 and other medical terminology
• Attention to detail and accuracy documentation of information
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a dynamic work environment
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• Experience with electronic medical records[GK1] 
• Should any/all of these be required? Bullet points 2-4 are required for Tech II so assuming they would be required for Tech III as well

 

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $33.40 to $50.09 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

 

Relocation assistance may be available for this position.

 

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months). 

Our Commitment to DiversityWe are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.Employment Type: FULL_TIME