Full-Time

Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Blink Health

Blink Health

201-500 employees

Affordable prescription medications and telehealth services

Consumer Software
Healthcare

Junior

Chesterfield, MO, USA + 1 more

More locations: St. Louis, MO, USA

Onsite position at 400 South Woods Mills Rd, Suite 100, Chesterfield MO.

Category
Healthcare Administration & Support
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED required, Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
  • 1+ year(s) working with prior authorizations or insurance verification in a pharmacy
  • Knowledge of pharmacy benefits and pharmacy claims
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Sound technical skills, analytical ability, attention to detail, good judgment, and strong operational focus
  • A passion for providing top-notch patient care
  • Ability to work with peers in a team effort and cross-functionally
Responsibilities
  • Assist in the initiation of new prior authorization requests to providers
  • Identify the correct prior authorization form required for the patient’s insurance provider
  • Coordinate with prescribers and medical offices to ensure applicable information is translated onto prior authorization forms
  • Follow up with medical offices to check the status of prior authorization requests
  • Assist with communicating the status of prior authorizations to both patients and providers
  • Coordinate with medical offices to handle Appeals
  • Respond to internal questions from other departments related to prior authorization requests

Blink Health provides an online platform for individuals to access affordable prescription medications. The service works by analyzing users' insurance, copay, and deductible information to offer significant savings on medications. Users can connect with licensed medical professionals for online doctor visits, and they have the option to have their medications delivered or picked up at over 35,000 pharmacies across the country. Unlike many competitors, Blink Health focuses on direct-to-consumer sales and has established partnerships with pharmacies and insurance companies to ensure competitive pricing. The company's goal is to make prescription medications more accessible and affordable for everyone.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$161.5M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

15%

1 year growth

28%

2 year growth

34%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased telehealth adoption boosts Blink Health's online healthcare service expansion.
  • Digital pharmacy growth indicates a rising market for Blink Health's services.
  • Focus on healthcare affordability aligns with Blink Health's mission for affordable prescriptions.

What critics are saying

  • GoodRx's IPO could heighten competition in the prescription price comparison market.
  • Bharath Chinamanthur's departure may disrupt Blink Health's operations and product development.
  • New hires from Amazon and Airbnb may face challenges adapting to healthcare industry demands.

What makes Blink Health unique

  • Blink Health offers affordable prescriptions through a vast network of 35,000 pharmacies.
  • The company integrates telehealth services with medication delivery for a seamless user experience.
  • Blink Health leverages partnerships with pharmacies and insurers for competitive pricing.

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