Patient Access Specialist - Medical / Pharmacy Benefits

Job Description

Job Description

This role works directly with healthcare providers & insurance plans / payers to gather information about a patient’s insurance and the coverage provided for a specific pharmaceutical product. The Patient Access Specialist will support the healthcare providers addressing questions regarding coding and billing and navigating complex reimbursement issues. This position also provides support for Prior Authorizations (PA) for an assigned caseload and helps navigate the appeals process to access medications.

• Ensure cases move through the process as required in compliance with company requirements and the organization's defined standards and procedures; in a manner that provides the best level of service and quality
• Conduct benefit investigations for patients by making outbound phone call to payers to verify patient insurance benefit information, navigate complex reimbursement barriers and seek resources to overcome the barriers
• Verify patient specific benefits and document specifics including coverage, cost share and access / provider options
• Identify any coverage restrictions and details on how to expedite patient access
• Document and initiate prior authorization process and claims appeals
• Report any reimbursement trends or delays in coverage to management
• Act as a liaison for field representatives, health care providers and patients

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Voted Top Work Places in Orlando 3 years in a row , AssistRx understands that the key to success is our fantastic team members. AssistRx has engineered the perfect blend of technology and talent to deliver best in class results. We believe that access to specialty therapies transforms lives and is achieved through the powerful combination of our people and technology. Want to know more? Follow us on LinkedIn to find out how our team members are #TransformingLives.

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AssistRx, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors, or any other protected categories protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All offers of employment with AssistRx are conditional based on the successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Sponsorship and / or work authorization is not available for this position.

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