KY

Virtual Employee Services•Louisville, KY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: The Re-Enrollment Advocate supports the annual enrollment process for patients accessing coverage for their prescribed medications through inbound and outbound telephone support, as well as administrative functions. This role is a seasonal call center position. Schedules are flexible. Training and work is onsite in our call center. Work hours range from 8am to 8pm, Monday through Friday. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Review and process patients enrollment forms to the Patient Assistance Program (PAP) Assist patients on the phone with PAP program enrollment by verifying the pre-screening and qualifying tasks. Notify patients and healthcare providers of approvals, denials, and any next steps needed to continue the enrollment process Schedule treatments to be sent to the patient or patients healthcare provider Support inbound and outbound phone lines for the PAP program Communicate daily with patient/authorized representative on eligibility based on PAP criteria and healthcare providers to manage expectations. Contact patient/authorized representative to determine supplementary information needed to enroll into the manufacturers PAP program. Prioritize workload to ensure patients enrollments are processed within specified timeframe Explain the PAP program and services to patients, authorized representatives, healthcare providers and physicians office staff. Respond to program inquiries from patients, authorized representatives, healthcare providers, patient advocates and caregivers. Report adverse events/product complaint inquires received in accordance with standard operating procedures and current good manufacturer practices. Execute day-to-day operations specific to the assigned program(s). Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Must have proven ability to provide consistently high-quality of service

Nice To Haves

Ability to work through the project dates: Nov 1st to January 31st.
Experience with insurance and benefit investigations; knowledge of U.S. Private and Government payers
Two (2) years of work experience in pharmacy, managed care, Medicaid and/or Medicare organizations, pharmaceutical and/or biotech manufacturer, insurance, medical office, or related field
Six (6) months of work experience in a call center environment.
Experience with HIPAA and patient services
Bi-lingual, English and Spanish
Demonstrated empathy and compassion
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organization skills and detail oriented
Balance multiple priorities to meet expected response deadlines
Adaptable, flexible and readily adjust to changing situations
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Ability to comprehend and apply basic math principles
Ability to apply logical thinking when evaluating practical problems
Ability to present information and respond to questions from stakeholders
Ability to interact with a diverse group
Ability to listen and demonstrate a high degree of empathy
Demonstrated computer skills includes Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Display tact and diplomacy in response to unfavorable or negative situations
Demonstrated sensitivity and understanding when speaking with patients
Demonstrated passion for speaking with people in an outgoing way

Responsibilities

Review and process patients enrollment forms to the Patient Assistance Program (PAP)
Assist patients on the phone with PAP program enrollment by verifying the pre-screening and qualifying tasks.
Notify patients and healthcare providers of approvals, denials, and any next steps needed to continue the enrollment process
Schedule treatments to be sent to the patient or patients healthcare provider
Support inbound and outbound phone lines for the PAP program
Communicate daily with patient/authorized representative on eligibility based on PAP criteria and healthcare providers to manage expectations.
Contact patient/authorized representative to determine supplementary information needed to enroll into the manufacturers PAP program.
Prioritize workload to ensure patients enrollments are processed within specified timeframe
Explain the PAP program and services to patients, authorized representatives, healthcare providers and physicians office staff.
Respond to program inquiries from patients, authorized representatives, healthcare providers, patient advocates and caregivers.
Report adverse events/product complaint inquires received in accordance with standard operating procedures and current good manufacturer practices.
Execute day-to-day operations specific to the assigned program(s).
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.