Med PAP Prior Auth Coord I
- ID
- 2026-297280
- Category
- Support Services
- Status
- Full-Time
- Shift
- Day
- Location
- Brookwood Health Physician Grp
- Department
- HEART SOUTH CV ALABASTER
- Subcategory
- Med PAP Prior Auth Coord I
Position Summary
Medication PAP Prior Authorization Coordinator I
📍 Heart South – 1022 North 1st Street, Suite 500, Alabaster, AL 35007
🕒 Full-Time | Day Shift
Position Summary
Heart South is seeking a Medication PAP Prior Authorization Coordinator I to support oncology and specialty clinics by completing medication prior authorizations for home medications prescribed by providers. This role plays a critical part in ensuring timely patient access to medications by coordinating with clinics, payers, and pharmacy benefit managers while navigating complex authorization and financial assistance processes.
About Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist Health Medical Group is a physician-led group established on a foundation of compassionate care and clinical excellence. Guided by this commitment to compassion and excellence, our teams of physicians, advanced practice professionals, nurses, clinicians and office staff work together to meet every patient’s total healthcare needs.
As part of Baptist Health’s extensive network of comprehensive healthcare services, Baptist Health Medical Group is committed to providing the community easy access to integrated care. Our expansive range of practices offer close-to-home locations and convenient appointment options.
Providing expert care in over 18 areas of focus — from primary care to specialty institutes — Baptist Health Medical Group includes more than 600 physicians and advanced practice professionals.
Baptist Health Offers Great NEW Competitive Pay and Great Benefits Package that Includes:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
- Life Insurance
- Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
- Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Car Insurance
- Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt
ALL BENEFITS START DAY ONE
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Communicate with clinic teams to obtain information needed to complete medication prior authorizations
- Submit and manage prior authorizations through electronic portals with multiple Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)
- Enter, track, and maintain prior authorization documentation in Epic
- Analyze patient and clinical information to respond accurately to payer authorization requirements
- Contact insurance companies to resolve prior authorization issues and delays
- Assist patients with alternative funding options when medications are not covered
- Promote the use of copay cards and manufacturer assistance programs to reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
- Apply knowledge of medical terminology in daily job functions
- Maintain strict confidentiality of patient and organizational information
- Utilize strong critical thinking and analytical skills to independently resolve issues
- Manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
- Maintain compliance with all organizational policies and procedures
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Four (4) years of experience in a healthcare-related field required
- Pharmacy Technician certification may substitute for up to one (1) year
- Associate’s degree may substitute for up to two (2) years
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in medication prior authorizations
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