Infusion Patient Assistance Program Specialist

Saint Francis Hospital • Evanston, IL

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About The Position

The Patient Assistance Program Specialist reports to the Regional Director of Home Infusion and Patient Access. This role has the primary responsibility to perform all operational activities to assist infusion patients with financial assistance needs. This role identifies infusion patients who are uninsured or underinsured and assists the patient to enroll in available programs to help with co-insurance responsibilities. Ensures all patient assistance activity is compliant with state, federal and regulatory laws and standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of experience in infusion or hospital pharmacy
• Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and leadership skills are required.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills are required.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in 340B program operations and compliance.
• Proficiency in Caretend electronic medical records (EMR) system.
• Knowledge of outpatient pharmacy revenue cycle as it relates to prescription and medical benefits.

Responsibilities

• Perform all operational activities to assist infusion patients with financial assistance needs.
• Identifies infusion patients who are uninsured or underinsured and assists the patient to enroll in available programs to help with co-insurance responsibilities.
• Ensures all patient assistance activity is compliant with state, federal and regulatory laws and standards.

Benefits

• Saint Frances Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs.
• Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options.
• A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $43,888.00 to $48,193.60 on an annualized basis.
• The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
• The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs.
• Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED