Patient Support Coordinator #: 20-02908

Company: HIRETALENT LCC
Location: Berkeley Heights
Posted on: September 17, 2020

Job Description:

Job DescriptionJob Title: Patient Support CoordinatorJob Location: Berkeley Heights, NJJob Duration: 4 MonthsPREREQUISITES Bachelor's degree required. 2+ years of experience in hematology/oncology, pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry preferred. RN, RPH, MSW, CPhT or billing experience is a plus. Willingness to work a variety of shifts required.The Patient Support Coordinator will be responsible for serving as a support to the Patient Support Specialist who is the single point of contact for healthcare providers/patients for their reimbursement and access needs in his/her geographic area. The Coordinator will help patients and healthcare providers navigate through navigate insurance and financial related assistance. This position reports to the Manager of Patient Support and Reimbursement.Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: Act as a reimbursement navigator for patients, healthcare providers and specialty pharmacies that opt into Patient Support service offerings for both oral and IV *** Hem/Onc products. Support the Patient Support Specialists in managing case loads within their geographic areas and provide seamless coverage for other Patient Support Specialists' case loads when necessary.Accurately and thoroughly assess all patient needs and document all case notesProvide timely resolution to open casesCommunicate with the patient/authorized representative, healthcare provider and specialty pharmacy regarding case-related updates and to appropriately manage expectationsAbility to manage critical conversations with patients, healthcare providers and pharmaciesMulti-task different geographies from day to dayComprehensive assessment of each case to determine appropriate avenue to maximize patient access to *** products.Provide timely response to reimbursement/access related questionsIdentify alternative resources available, i.e. insurance or financial-related assistanceProvide information and education on Medicare Part D enrollmentDetermine eligibility for *** Patient Assistance ProgramProvide support to customers in the implementation of *** REMs programs Develop and maintain an understanding of market access challenges. Act as subject matter expert and educate patients, healthcare providers and internal cross-functional partners. Effective collaboration within a team to enhance access of *** products. Effectively work with reimbursement vendor to determine patient eligibility for assistance.Skills/Knowledge RequiredTOP 3 SKILLS/qualifications (after education & experience) = Excellent interpersonal communication skills Ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment Background in reimbursement/patient access and customer service Bachelor's degree required. 2+ years experience in hematology/oncology, pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry preferred. RN, RPH, MSW, CPhT or billing experience a plus Has knowledge of IV and oral product reimbursement Understanding of the healthcare industry, including both private and government payer landscape Utilize critical thinking to problem-solve access challenges Apply emotional intelligence Empathetic listening skills to interact effectively with patients and providers. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to lead presentations that effectively impact understanding of key messages Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Ability to balance independent priorities with the priorities of the team/organization Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task and self-prioritize workload Proven experience resolving customer issues Works with all members of a team effectively Willingness to travel a plus Bi-lingual, Spanish speaking a plus

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