Position Title:
Patient Benefit Representative/Patient Access Specialist Work Location:
Cary
NC 27513
Assignment Duration:
3
Months Work Schedule:
Monday
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid (in office twice a week
- Monday and the team member can select the other day
Position Summary:
The Patient Access Specialist, Rare/Orphan will be responsible for benefits investigation, prior authorization support, and claims adjudication, as well as refill management and delivery coordination functions in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Background & Context:
At our organization, our mission is to simplify access to medication and deliver personalized care that helps patients achieve the best-possible outcomes — one patient, one partner, one therapy at time.
Key Responsibilities:
- Locate and enter accurate prescription insurance information on patient's profile by processing eligibility checks and adjudicating pharmacy claims.
- Adjudicate claims and troubleshoot rejections so that the correct information is communicated to the patient
- Communicate the need for medication prior authorization (PA) to providers and serve as a resource to the provider during the PA process.
- Manage inbound calls from patients, clients, physicians, practitioners and clinics regarding inquiries about order status, services provided, financial support options
- Serve as a technical resource pertaining to adjudication while identifying areas for improvement.
- Entering detailed, accurate, and grammatically correct progress notes to ensure proper documentation on patient profiles.
- Contact patients to schedule medication delivery and payment so that accurate information is included in their profile and distribution can successfully send their package in a timely manner
- Manage patient refill coordination and follow-up to ensure patients comply with their therapy plan
- Identify and report adverse events (AEs) and product complaints (PCs) to clinicians to ensure patient's safety
- Perform other duties as assigned (above tasks may vary slightly depending on the specific team/program requirements.
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Qualification & Experience:
- CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician) preferred, not required. Must be current, without restrictions, and in good standing
- High school diploma required
- 2+ years prior experience working in a pharmacy or other health care setting required
- Experience with insurance eligibility and prior authorization processes
- Competent in basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft applications
- Conscientious, detail oriented with the ability and desire to solve problems to help our patients
- Flexible, adaptable, and the ability to effectively work in a team setting to accomplish a common goal
- Highly motivated and committed to excellence with a positive attitude
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to engage empathetically with patients and caregivers.
- Understanding of HIPAA, patient privacy, and compliance regulations.
- Strong prioritization and time management skills
- Proficiency in quickly and thoroughly understanding patient and provider needs
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts with high efficacy