This active Medical Assistant Web Forum is maintained by Danni R., former Certified Medical Assistant, who has made her mark on the Internet by reaching thousands of medical assistant students, graduates and experienced medical assistants coast to coast through her well known websites and web forums dedicated to ALL medical assistants in the USA and abroad. Many medical assistant students and professionals have come and gone, leaving posts about their dreams, concerns and aspirations. Many reached out whenever possible to lend a helping hand to their peers in the true spirit of this profession! Thank you to all who have supported and contributed to this very active Medical Assistant Web Forum.

Return to Website

Medical Assistant Web Forum

Our Motto: "If Medical Assistants post it - Medical Assistants will reply!"

Medical Assistant Web Forum
Start a New Topic 
Author
Comment
Prior Authorizations

I just have to ask how other MA's are managing the growing number of prior auths for scripts? I could literally spend half the day just doing those and I'm getting so frustrated with it because it's taking time away from much more important tasks. I've tried going to my manager but she expects everything to get done at the end of the day, including prior auths. Suggestions please!

Your Professional Title/Credentials: RMA

Are You Still In School? n

Are You Working? y

Re: Prior Authorizations

We have a person that does all of our authorizations for private insurance. If it is Medicaid or Medicare the pharmacy does a TAR.

Your Professional Title/Credentials: CCMA-C, CLD

Are You Still In School? Nursing school (BSN)

Are You Working? Self employed certified birth doula

Re: Prior Authorizations

Hi Hearts
What is a TAR?

Your Professional Title/Credentials: RMA

Are You Still In School? n

Are You Working? y

Re: Prior Authorizations

Treatment Authorization Request. At least that is what they call it in California, I am not sure if other states have it, it might be called something else.

Your Professional Title/Credentials: CCMA-C, CLD

Are You Still In School? Nursing school (BSN)

Are You Working? Self employed certified birth doula