Hospital | Pharmacist

Pharmacy Patient Financial Advocate – Specialty Pharmacy | Kansas City, KS

Pharmacy Patient Financial Advocate needed in Kansas City, Kansas, to support specialty medication access through prior authorizations, revenue cycle coordination, and patient assistance programs. Join a collaborative hospital pharmacy team in a detail-oriented healthcare role with a consistent weekday schedule in the greater Kansas City area—a vibrant Midwest community with a welcoming atmosphere and convenient access to metropolitan amenities.

Pharmacy Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $790–$850
• Employment Type: Travel, seasonal contract
• Contract Duration: 16 weeks
• Anticipated Start Date: October 18, 2026
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., including a 30-minute lunch break
• Hours: 40 hours per week; 8-hour day shifts
• Weekend, Holiday, On-Call, and Floating Requirements: None
• Orientation: Two-day new-employee orientation with 8 hours of non-billable orientation time
• Location: Greater Kansas City, Kansas area

Pharmacy Patient Financial Advocate Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in insurance billing, revenue cycle operations, and prior authorizations
• Experience supporting specialty pharmaceuticals and medication access
• Hands-on experience with EPIC and CoverMyMeds
• High school diploma and 3 years of relevant work experience, or an associate degree in a related field and 1 year of relevant work experience
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and follow-through
• Consistent work history and a professional approach to patient and payer interactions
• Pharmacy technician licensure is a plus but is not required
• New graduates are not eligible for this assignment

Pharmacy Financial Advocacy Responsibilities

• Submit prior authorizations for prescriptions and specialty medications through CoverMyMeds and directly to insurance providers
• Complete medication assistance program and grant funding applications on behalf of eligible patients
• Contact insurance companies to obtain authorization decisions and application status updates
• Retrieve and review relevant chart notes and clinical documentation in EPIC
• Coordinate documentation and follow-up activities to help reduce delays in specialty medication access
• Maintain accurate patient financial assistance and authorization records while protecting patient confidentiality
• Handle sensitive patient and payer information professionally and in accordance with privacy requirements
• Collaborate with pharmacy and care teams to support efficient financial assistance, revenue cycle, and prior authorization workflows

Apply now for this Pharmacy Patient Financial Advocate travel contract and help patients access the specialty medications they need in the Kansas City, Kansas area.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.