Specialist-Patient Assistance - HS Financial Counseling Corporate

About the position

Administers and coordinates the patient assistance program for reimbursement of pharmaceuticals, completion of charity care application as well as securing financial assistance via utilization of appropriate software. Oversees the program and its goal to obtain financial assistance and/or free medications via application process for uninsured or underinsured patients through various drug manufacturers' patient assistance programs and foundations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Works with patient and/or patient designated representative.
• Daily reviews the EPIC system for Charity and Patient Assistance Applications that have been submitted for pre-approval.
• Reviews charity applications.
• Reviews for patient assistance, free drugs and drug replacement.
• Creates, reviews, maintains and files records and reports of all reimbursement activities.
• Communicates with appropriate parties to ensure effectiveness of the program.
• Maintains competency and effectively manages job responsibilities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Requirements

• Preferred: National Pharmacy Technician Certification. Associates degree or higher in related field.
• Minimum: Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency.
• Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.
• Preferred: Pharmacy technician. Epic EMR application. Oncology clinical or pharmacy setting.
• Minimum: Two years of physician or hospital billing. One year of experience in applying for grants, co-payment and drug manufacturer assistance.
• Preferred: Knowledge of Epic EMR.
• Minimum: Proficient in use of Microsoft Office and Outlook. Knowledge of insurance billing and guidelines. Excellent skills in written and verbal communications. Strong quantitative, analytical, and organizational skills. Advanced knowledge of EMRs. Team-focused individual.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Paid vacation/time off
• Continuing education opportunities
• Generous retirement plan
• Health insurance, including dental and vision
• Sick leave
• Service awards
• Free parking
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Education assistance/continuing education
• Employee referral program