Patient Advocate Coordinator/Patient Assistance Program Coordinator

OneOncology • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

Clearview Cancer Institute is north Alabama's leading cancer treatment facility. For over 30 years Clearview Cancer Institute has provided leading-edge treatment and compassionate care to those diagnosed with cancer or blood disorders. Clearview offers every service and amenity needed in an outpatient setting and our dedication to research and involvement in Phase I-IV clinical trials gives our patients the opportunity to receive potentially life-saving treatment options. Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve. Job Description: Job Purpose The purpose of the Patient Assistance Program Coordinator is to collaborate with pharmaceutical companies in order to obtain medications prescribed by CCI physicians. Essential Job Functions Coordinate, collaborate, and provide information to pharmaceutical companies in order to obtain indigent supply medications prescribed by CCI physicians. Coordinate information between CCI’s Business Office, CCI Social Workers, Huntsville Hospital/Decatur Morgan Hospital Pharmacy, Huntsville Hospital Business Office, and Huntsville Hospital/Decatur Morgan Hospital Outpatient medical facilities, and other facilities hospitals regarding chemotherapy drug charges and treatment/ insurance status. Submit necessary documentation in a timely manner. Track medication reimbursement for Huntsville Hospital, Decatur Morgan Hospital, CCI Main, and CCI Decatur. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Must have excellent organizational skills. Must have excellent time management and prioritization skills. Must be able to analyze information quickly. Must be able to multi-task and shift between tasks easily. Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently while still communicating effectively with other departments. Must be proficient and competent in all CCI programs required to perform job duties including but not limited to Microsoft Office, EHR, Outlook, and Internet. Education/Experience Oncology experience preferred. Working knowledge of Huntsville Hospital Chair processes preferred. Working conditions This position works in the social work department of a busy oncology/hematology clinic. Direct patient contact may be required depending on the task at hand. Physical requirements This position requires that the employee be able to sit and work on a computer for up to eight hours a day. This position also requires that the employee be able to stand and walk several times a day in order to complete assigned tasks. Direct Reports This position is not a supervisory position. We are looking for compassionate, adaptable individuals who demonstrate the desire to lead and work together to best treat the patients we serve.

Requirements

• Must have excellent organizational skills.
• Must have excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Must be able to analyze information quickly.
• Must be able to multi-task and shift between tasks easily.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently while still communicating effectively with other departments.
• Must be proficient and competent in all CCI programs required to perform job duties including but not limited to Microsoft Office, EHR, Outlook, and Internet.

Nice To Haves

• Oncology experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Huntsville Hospital Chair processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, collaborate, and provide information to pharmaceutical companies in order to obtain indigent supply medications prescribed by CCI physicians.
• Coordinate information between CCI’s Business Office, CCI Social Workers, Huntsville Hospital/Decatur Morgan Hospital Pharmacy, Huntsville Hospital Business Office, and Huntsville Hospital/Decatur Morgan Hospital Outpatient medical facilities, and other facilities hospitals regarding chemotherapy drug charges and treatment/ insurance status.
• Submit necessary documentation in a timely manner.
• Track medication reimbursement for Huntsville Hospital, Decatur Morgan Hospital, CCI Main, and CCI Decatur.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees