Pharmacy Patient Advocate at CareTria

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Oct, 26

Salary

24.0

Posted On

04 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Call Center Operations, Insurance Benefit Investigation, Patient Assistance Program Management, HIPAA Compliance, Bilingual English and Spanish, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Patient Advocacy, Medical Billing Knowledge, Communication Skills, Organization Skills, Empathy, Detail Oriented, Conflict Resolution

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Overview YOUR PASSION, ACTIONS & FOCUS is our Strength Become one of our Contributors Join the CareTria Team! The Pharmacy Patient Advocate supports the enrollment process and patients in accessing coverage for their prescribed medications through inbound and outbound telephone support, as well as administrative functions. 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 health-care providers of approvals, denials, and any next steps needed to continue the enrollment process Schedule treatments to be sent to the patient or patient’s health-care provider Support inbound and outbound phone lines for the PAP program Communicate daily with patient/authorized representative on eligibility based on PAP criteria and health-care providers to manage expectations. Contact patient/authorized representative to determine supplementary information needed to enroll into the manufacturer’s PAP program. Prioritize workload to ensure patients’ enrollments are processed within specified time-frame Explain the PAP program and services to patients, authorized representatives, healthcare providers and physician’s office staff. Respond to program inquiries from patients, authorized representatives, health-care 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. The above duties are meant to be representative of the position and not all-inclusive. Qualifications REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent Two (2) years of work experience in a customer service or customer focused role One (1) year of work experience in a call center environment. Experience with insurance and benefit investigations; knowledge of U.S. Private and Government payers Must have proven ability to provide consistently high-quality of service PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Associate Degree or technical school training in a related field 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 Experience with HIPAA and patient services Bi-lingual, English and Spanish KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: 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 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Location of job activities 100% inside Extensive manual dexterity (keyboarding, mouse, phone) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential The expected base pay range for this position is $19–$24 per hour. The actual compensation for the position may vary based on market differences and on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications and can vary based on location and/or work schedule. In addition to base pay, CareTria offers a comprehensive benefits package. Full-Time benefits include access to health, dental, and vision insurance; retirement plan options; paid time off; paid parental leave; employee assistance programs; and other perks. Eligible employees may also have access to performance bonuses. CareTria is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Patient Advocate manages the enrollment process for the Patient Assistance Program through inbound and outbound telephone support. They coordinate between patients and healthcare providers to ensure medication coverage and process necessary administrative documentation.