Dedicated Patient Care Specialist

Amber Specialty Pharmacy•Omaha, NE

21d

About The Position

At Amber Specialty Pharmacy, our commitment to patient care is unmatched. Enjoy fulfillment in a career where you have the opportunity to make a positive impact on patients with complex and chronic conditions. Monday-Friday (NO WEEKENDS!) Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CST Six paid holidays Must pass post-offer, pre-employment drug background tests as allowed by state, federal, local ordinance, statutes and licensing/accreditation requirements. Amber Specialty Pharmacy Job Title: Dedicated Patient Care Specialist Department: Operations FLSA: Non-Exempt General Functions Responsible for the day-to-day customer service activities and support of specifically assigned clients and customers for a given product program. Responsible for inbound and outbound patient phone calls, prescription refill reminder calls, documentation of patient interaction, facilitation of patient-to-pharmacist consultations, patient enrollment functions, and assisting with patient needs and requests. Provides excellent customer service in all exchanges. Reporting Relations Reports to: Director, Specialty Pharmacy Programs Direct Reports: None

Requirements

Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and Outlook
Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines
Must be detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy
Ability to work with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside clients and vendors
Working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and Commercial Insurance related to pharmacy billing, prior authorizations, insurance verification, and medical terminology preferred
Must be knowledgeable in Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial insurance, and renal programs and how they apply to transplant and specialty patients
Knowledgeable in the process of insurance verification and online prescription adjudication
Working knowledge of the healthcare industry
Six months or more of Patient Care Specialist experience
High School diploma or equivalent
Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 90% of the time
The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc., and traverse conferences, meetings, and remote events
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)

Responsibilities

Explains all Company programs and services to patients and provider’s office staff , including what to expect with Company specialty services, contents of shipments , and patient rights.
Acts as a liaison between Company, patients, insurance, Pharma , and provider’s offices via phone, fax , and email communications.
Contacts patients to provide onboarding welcome calls, schedule new medication deliveries, confirm demographic and address information, and inform them of any copayment responsibilities following the requirements of the assigned patient program .
Enters data requirements into tracking software.
Transfers call to clinical staff for clinical education/assessment activities.
Communicates with patients as needed based on prescription refills and refers any medication or illness-related questions or concerns to a board-licensed healthcare professional , including but not limited to pharmacists, nurses, or supervised pharmacy interns
Notifies appropriate staff of relevant information gathered during calls to provider s or patient s that may affect a patient’s disease state, medication regimen , or method of funding.
Records and processes orders and/or inquiries received by mail, telephone and/or through direct patient contact per assigned product program .
Provides timely response to patient inquiries by telephone and/or email in an inbound or outbound manner, consistent with service and quality standards.
Maintains documentation of calls to and from patients, caregivers, insurance, providers, and Pharma.
Creates patient activities as a reminder for the following tasks, including, but not limited to, follow-up calls, clinical assessments, referrals to Case Management, discharge initiation, patient letter mailings, or other reminders related to the patient’s care.
Must maintain the established workflow within the patient care department and adhere to the requirements of the assigned product program .
Collaborates with program team members on other aspects of the product program as appropriate .
Adheres to all company policies as indicated in the handbook and directives issued by management.
Has reviewed the Policy and Procedure manual.