Pharmacy Operations Coordinator

Pharmacy Operations Coordinator

Work from home Within Oregon, Washington, Idaho or Utah 

Build a career with purpose. Join our Cause to create a person-focused and economically sustainable health care system.  

Who We Are Looking For: 

Every day, Cambia's dedicated Pharmacy Operations Coordinator, are living our mission to make healthcare easier and lives better. As a member of Pharmacy Operations Team, our Pharmacy Operations Coordinator is responsible for coordinating operational and cross-functional teams to deliver initiatives that optimize prior authorization (PA) operations through enhanced efficiency, regulatory compliance, training, and quality improvements, all in service of creating a person-focused health care experience.

Do you have a passion for serving others and learning new things? Do you thrive as part of a collaborative, caring team? Then this role may be the perfect fit.

What You Bring to Cambia: 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the healthcare industry

• Experience must include focus in one or more of the following areas: Pharmacy operations, Prescription drug benefit administration, and/or Compliance functions

• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

Skills and Attributes: 

• Experience with health insurance, managed care, prior authorization (PA) processing, and/or prescription benefits, with a broad understanding of the processes and procedures for all areas within the Pharmacy Operations Team

• Broad understanding and knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations, with leadership skills and the ability to direct activities of others both individually and within a project team setting

• Ability to coordinate activities with all levels of staff and external partners through clear and concise verbal and written communication skills, while organizing, planning, prioritizing, and developing multiple projects within time constraints

• Ability to negotiate and resolve project and team issues with diplomacy and influence, with experience in applying process improvement methodology to a project or process

• Strong analytical and conceptual skills to identify complex business problems, develop comprehensive solutions, and implement effective courses of action with strong problem-solving abilities

• Proficiency in using MS Office products and other corporate software as required to support daily operations and project management

• Experience with AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity and decision-making in professional settings highly desired

What You Will Do at Cambia:  

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of clinical protocols, operational procedures, and systems used to support day-to-day prior authorization (PA), appeals, and related workflows, while serving as the key liaison within the PA team to ensure seamless implementation of process changes, system enhancements, and regulatory initiatives

• Support operational and regulatory requirements and initiatives by coordinating cross-departmental implementation to ensure accurate and compliant PA, appeal, and related processes across the organization

• Lead and/or contribute to preparations for compliance audits, accreditation documentation, government audits, and state audits to maintain organizational standards and regulatory compliance

• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure new processes, procedures, regulations, and initiatives are clearly communicated, documented, and implemented in a timely and accurate manner across all affected teams

• Interact, coordinate, and communicate with all levels of management including but not limited to providers, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure effective and compliant use of systems and processes, provide project updates, and ensure coordination of activities

• Support internal audits of PA and appeal case review by reviewing authorization accuracy, validating adherence to clinical policies, and supporting continuous quality improvement initiatives

• Other duties as assigned to support the overall goals and objectives of the Pharmacy Operations Team

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The expected hiring range for a Pharmacy Operations Coordinator is $62,000 – $85,100 salary depending on skills, experience, education, and training; relevant licensure / certifications; and performance history. The bonus target for this position is 10%. The current full salary range for this role is $59,000 - $97,000  

About Cambia

Working at Cambia means being part of a purpose-driven, award-winning culture built on trust and innovation anchored in our 100+ year history. Our caring and supportive colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry, innovating together toward sustainable, person-focused health care.  Whether we're helping members, lending a hand to a colleague or volunteering in our communities, our compassion, empathy and team spirit always shine through.

Why Join the Cambia Team?

At Cambia, you can:  

• Work alongside diverse teams building cutting-edge solutions to transform health care.  
• Earn a competitive salary and enjoy generous benefits while doing work that changes lives.  
• Grow your career with a company committed to helping you succeed. 
• Give back to your community by participating in Cambia-supported outreach programs.  
• Connect with colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds through our employee resource groups.  

We believe a career at Cambia is more than just a paycheck – and your compensation should be too. Our compensation package includes competitive base pay as well as a market-leading 401(k) with a significant company match, bonus opportunities and more.  

In exchange for helping members live healthy lives, we offer benefits that empower you to do the same. Just a few highlights include: 

• Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members, including mental health benefits. 
• Annual employer contribution to a health savings account.  
• Generous paid time off varying by role and tenure in addition to 10 company-paid holidays. 
• Market-leading retirement plan including a company match on employee 401(k) contributions, with a potential discretionary contribution based on company performance (no vesting period). 
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental time off (eligibility requires 12 months of continuous service with Cambia immediately preceding leave). 
• Award-winning wellness programs that reward you for participation. 
• Employee Assistance Fund for those in need. 
• Commute and parking benefits. 

Learn more about our benefits. 

We are happy to offer work from home options for most of our roles. To take advantage of this flexible option, we require employees to have a wired internet connection that is not satellite or cellular and internet service with a minimum upload speed of 5Mb and a minimum download speed of 10 Mb.