Patient Access Specialist 99 Start

Job Description:

The purpose of this position is to help patients get access to the medications and therapies that they need. This role works with healthcare providers patients payors and pharmacies to gather information about a patient s insurance policy and the coverage provided by that policy for a specific pharmaceutical product. This position provides access and affordability services for an assigned caseload and helps healthcare professionals and patients navigate any challenges the patient will face to access medications. The work of the Patient Access Specialist helps make therapies more affordable for patients and gets patients on therapies faster. Provide daytoday oversight for caseload to ensure all cases and tasks are completed in a timely manner.

Shifts Available:

MF 8am5pm (1 hour lunch)

MF 9am6pm (1 hour lunch)

MF 10am7pm (1 hour lunch)

MF 11am8pm (1 hour lunch)

Training: September 9 September 27 8:304:30 EST

1 hour paid lunch break for the three weeks of training (this is an 8 hour day you do not clock out during meal break)

Major duties and responsibilities that are critical and necessary for this position and its overall objective:

Ensure cases move through the process as required

Conduct benefit investigations for patients by making outbound phone call to payors to verify patient insurance benefit information navigate complex reimbursement barriers and seek resources to overcome the barriers

Verify patient specific benefits and document specifics including coverage cost share and access/provider options

Identify any coverage restrictions and details on how to expedite patient access

Document and initiate prior authorization process and claims appeals

Report any reimbursement trends or delays in coverage to management

Assign appropriate cost sharing solutions or assess and refer the patient to any special programs/services (as appropriate)

Communicate the results of benefit investigations for patients to healthcare providers and patients in a timely manner and accurately

Requirements

Education required:

High School Diploma

Education preferred:

Associate s or Bachelor s Degree in Science Finance or Business

Years of experience required:

3 to 5 years of benefit investigation involving the analysis and interpretation of insurance coverage

3 to 5 years of experience interacting with healthcare providers in regards to health insurance plan requirement

Pharmacy background/call center or MD office experience preferred

Exposure to enrollment preassessment & benefits processes

Excellent verbal communication skills and grammar

Computer literacy/competence

Specific type of experience preferred:

2 to 3 years of claims health insurance benefits or health care billing experience.

SalesForce system experience.

Years of experience required: - 3 to 5 years of benefit investigation involving the analysis and interpretation of insurance coverage - 3 to 5 years of experience interacting with healthcare providers in regards to health insurance plan requirement - Pharmacy background/call center or MD office experience preferred - Exposure to enrollment, pre-assessment & benefits' processes - Excellent verbal communication skills and grammar - Computer literacy/competence