PRACTICE LPN- MEDICATION PRIOR AUTHORIZATION (GASTROENTEROLOGY)

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals - its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children's Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America's Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org (opens in new window) to learn more.

This is an indirect patient care position responsible for supporting patient care through Epic InBasket management and medication prior authorization workflows under the supervision of physicians, advanced practice providers, and/or registered nurses. Primary responsibilities include responding to patient phone calls, managing patient portal communications, completing medication prior authorizations, coordinating care, and providing patient education through telephonic and electronic communication.

This role supports patient care primarily through Epic and other communication platforms rather than direct hands-on clinical care. Maintains working knowledge of regulatory standards and is accountable for sustaining those standards in daily operations. Clinical direction, oversight, and competency review are provided by medical providers and the ambulatory professional development team in coordination with office management.

Possibility of remote work after 6 months of employment.

• Experience with medication prior authorizations, insurance authorization processes, and/or CoverMyMeds preferred
• Gastroenterology or ambulatory care experience preferred
• Experience managing Epic InBasket messages and patient communications preferred

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.

Current New Jersey LPN License (Licensed Practical Nurse).
BLS issued by the American Heart Association

The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act requires disclosure of the pay range for this position.

A salary offer will vary based on the job role, candidate experience, qualifications, internal pay equity and market data.

Cooper University Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law or regulation. To request reasonable accommodation, contact talent-acquisition@cooperhealth.edu