Field Reimbursement Manager, Immunology Rheumatology and Dermatology

AbbVie • Fresno, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

"This role is field-based, and candidates should live within a reasonable distance from the primary city."Candidates may live in the following cities:Fresno, CAThe Immunology Field Reimbursement Manager (FRM) acts as an alternative in-office resource that is available to address HCP questions about patient access.  The FRM calls directly on HCP offices in their assigned, specific geography to answer questions about patient access & reimbursement in support of the AbbVie Immunology portfolio.  The FRM provides expertise on coverage and common access and reimbursement challenges affecting AbbVie immunology products. The FRM responsibilities include educating on the access and reimbursement support tools available from AbbVie, advising HCPs on patient prescription status and program eligibility, and educating HCP offices on payer processes and procedures. 

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in Immunology with experience in Managed Health Care, Payer Account Management, and/or Access and Reimbursement
• Demonstrated understanding of the rules, regulations and risks associated with provision of reimbursement support services 
• Thorough understanding of the technical payer policy processes, systems and requirements for coverage, coding, and payment for specialty medicines
• Demonstrated understanding of the rules, regulations and risks associated with provision of reimbursement support services
• Strong understanding and ability to communicate technical elements of coding and billing requirements at the National and Regional level across all settings of care
• Comprehensive understanding of Parts A, B, C and D or Medicare and associated reimbursement dynamics
• Excellent territory and account management skills
• Bachelor's degree
• Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment
• Valid driver's license: Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening test and meet safe driving requirements.
• An essential requirement of your position is to satisfy all applicable health care industry representative (HCIR) credentialing requirements to gain and maintain entry into facilities and organizations that are in your assigned territory. You must also be in good standing and/or eligible to obtain these credentials.
• These HCIR credentialing requirements may include, but are not limited to, background checks, drug screens, proof of immunization/vaccination for various diseases, fingerprinting and specific licenses required by individual state or cities. You are solely responsible for ensuring that you satisfy all HCIR credentialing requirements and for any associated liability for failing to do so.  AbbVie has resources to answer questions you may have regarding your responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Educate HCPs on patient support programs, including access and reimbursement support tools and services
• Educate on product-specific acquisition and access options such as specialty pharmacy networks, specialty distribution, and white-bagging support
• Educate on resources available to address access issues
• Provide local expertise in regards to national/regional payor policies in order to educate providers on payer issues, coding changes, and appropriate claims submission processes
• Liaise with Abbvie's Access and Reimbursement support center to update HCPs on Rx status and program eligibility
• Report back payer trends related for approved products to Patient Services and Market Access account management teams  
• Establish and maintain relationships with appropriate providers within territory
• Remain current on key managed care, reimbursement, and policy activities

Benefits

• paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
• medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• short-term incentive programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees