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Ambulatory Infusion Authorization Pharmacist LAX or SM Office
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What they do
An Infusion Pharmacist provides medications to patients and educates patients and physicians on the proper use of medications. Works primarily in healthcare facilities. May be directly involved in patient care, or consult with healthcare facilities or insurance companies to develop efficient methods of prescription. Specializes in drugs delivered through infusion, using a needle or a catheter.
$150,873 / year median in California
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Description Play a key role in the delivery of world-class patient care. Make a significant contribution to an award-winning health system. Leverage your expertise to make a life-changing difference. At UCLA Health, you can do all this and more. In this key role, you will review Ambulatory Medical Specialty & Heme/Onc infusion orders for adequate medical necessity documentation, payor formulary adherence, UCLA formulary adherence and if needed coordinate with the prescribing provider to update orders per protocol prior to authorization submission. You will serve as the primary ambulatory pharmacy resource for information regarding infusion payor formularies and denial reasons. You will support authorization coordinators and prescribing providers with complex infusion medication authorization cases. You will maintain and review patient medication profiles, review physician medication orders and patients' insurance benefits. You will interact with healthcare professionals and providers to help decrease authorization turnaround time and improve the patient experience.
Schedule:
Monday-Friday; 8:30am-5:00pm. Required to have the ability to travel to multiple work sites within UCLA Health.Hourly Salary Range:
$95.61-$112.00Bargaining Unit:
HX-UPTEBenefits
- Dental Insurance