Existing Program! Specialty Pharmacy Account Liaison

> Position: Existing Program! Specialty Pharmacy Account Liaison Location: Jeffersonville, IN

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As a Specialty Pharmacy Account Liaison on our Patient Services team, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our patients each day as they look to you as part of their dedicated support team for helping them navigate the tricky process to getting access to their complex medication. You will serve as a central point of contact for specialty pharmacy taking ownership of all activities and ensuring timely and accurate transfer of information with each network pharmacy and perform follow ups for status of referrals. Bringing escalated issues to resolution, being deliberate with weekly communications to each stakeholder and identifying opportunities for improvement within processes are all key deliverables in this role to ensuring patient success. This role requires a high level of ownership, attention to detail and patient focus and will put your problem-solving skills to the test!

You'll compassionately deliver an exceptional experience to many patients per day always remembering that every prescription or document belongs to a real person who is looking for thorough and efficient management of their records. You'll adjust your approach to their needs by communicating clearly, focusing on the accuracy of the details of their medical records and your mastery of the program requirements, and ensuring their prescriptions or cases are handled timely.

A typical day in the life of a Specialty Pharmacy Account Liaison will include the following:

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Relationship Management

• Builds trusted relationships with specialty pharmacies, patients, prescribers, client stakeholders through proactive communication, timely and accurate execution of deliverables and demonstrated relentless passion for helping patients

• Manages all relationships in a manner that adheres to healthcare laws and regulations

• Communications

• Performs post Benefits Investigation calls to payors, patients or physicians verifying or explaining coverage options

• Manages all client inquiries unable to be determined by client through reporting

• Manages HCP inquiries, as applicable, pursuant to business rules

• Inbound Call Management

• Manages direct inbound calls from specialty pharmacy contacts

• Triage patients to internal or external resources as appropriate

• Specialty Pharmacy Communication

• Leverages electronic tools to identify benefits and payer coverage; completes manual benefit investigation as needed

• Identifies and communicates patient's plan benefit coverage including the need for prior authorization, appeal, tier exception, and/or formulary exclusions

• Uses electronic resources to obtain benefit coverage outcome and if needed, outbound call to payers and specialty pharmacies to follow up on proper submission and/or outcome

• Coordinates nurse teach with field-based nurse educators, as applicable to program

• Supports adherence services through coordination of nurse follow up, as applicable to program

• Identifies peer support resources for patients

• Tracks and follows up on shipment of product through patient assistance program and/or bridge program from the PharmaCord pharmacy

• Proactively communicates needs for reverification of prior authorization or re-enrollment for patient assistance program

• Reports adverse events, Product complaints, special situation reports and/or medical inquiries received in accordance with SOPs and the Business Rules

• Documents all activities within the PharmaCord CORscend system in accordance with business requirements

This job might be for you if (must have requirements of the role):

Successful candidates possess the following personal attributes:

• Detail oriented
• Professional telephone etiquette
• Self-awareness of your own emotions and the potential impact on others
• Basic computer knowledge
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Ability to recognize emotions and their effects
• Sureness about self-worth and capabilities
• Manage disruptive impulses
• Maintain standards of honesty and integrity
• Takes responsibility for performance
• Adapts and handles change with flexibility
• Is innovative and open to new ideas
• Achievement driven; constant striving to improve or to meet a standard of excellence
• Aligns with the goals of the group or organization
• Ready to take initiative and act on opportunities
• Be optimistic and pursue goals persistently despite obstacles and setbacks
• Be service oriented and anticipate, recognize and meet needs of others, including patients and care partners
• Clear and concise communication
• Positive attitude!

Requirements:

The ideal team member should possess the following:

• Ideally the Account Liaison will have experience working with specialty pharmacies
• Bachelor's degree in arts and sciences, social work, public health administration or a related field strongly preferred; completion of a high school diploma or GED is required
• 3 years' customer service, payer benefits (reimbursement, prior authorization, etc.), healthcare industry experience is preferred
• Ability to work any 8.5-hour shift between 8 am to 8 pm, Monday to Friday required - it is required in this position that the Account Liaison can work any shift as needed
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish or Chinese/Mandarin is a plus
• We are located in Jeffersonville, IN. You must be willing to work in this location; PharmaCord does reimburse for tolls if applicable, at the frequent user rate. This rate is applied after 40 trips per month (valued at $678.60 per year)

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time, use hands to type, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to type 35 WPM with 97% accuracy.
• Although very minimal, flexibility to travel as needed is preferred.
• This position requires ability to work a standard 8.5-hour standard shifts between our business operating hours of 8am - 11pm Monday through Friday. A shift will be assigned and may change depending on business need.
• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc.
• Due to investment in program specific training, candidates are expected to maintain role for a minimum of 6 months, or within a client-facing role, prior to being considered eligible for lateral or promotion level move. PharmaCord is committed to creating a strong company culture that values collaboration, employee development, and promotion from within. Exceptions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to assess business need and service impact.

Once you land this position, you'll get to enjoy:

Our Benefits & Perks

• Company paid Short-term Disability (STD)

• Increased competitive 401(k) company match up to 4%

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits - PharmaCord covers 75% of Medical Premiums for our employees

• Wellness discounts of up to $260 per year for participation in wellness program

• Annual HSA employer contribution

• Company paid and voluntary Life Insurance options

• Voluntary Life, AD&D and Long-Term Disability Insurances

• Paid Parental Leave of Absence

• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs

• PTO benefits, flex days and paid holidays

• Employee Referral Program

• Ambassador Program

• Tuition reimbursement program up to $5,000 per year

Competitive Compensation & Flexible Working

• Competitive starting pay rates
• Toll reimbursement program (valued at $678.60 per year)
• This role may be eligible for a hybrid schedule (50% in office, 50% remote). To qualify for a hybrid schedule, you are required to work a minimum of 6 months on-site at our headquarters location. You must show you've successfully completed training, are in good performance and attendance standing, and are consistently meeting KPI's as outlined within the program business rules.
• Multiple shift options between 8 AM and 11 PM Monday - Friday

A Career You'll Love

• Working for PharmaCord - voted Best Places to Work in Kentucky for 2019 and 2021
• Work for a company that values diversity and makes deliberate efforts to create in inclusive workplace
• Opportunities for advancement with a company that supports personal and professional growth
• A challenging, stimulating work environment that encourages new ideas
• Exposure to many learning and development opportunities
• Playing a crucial part in the lives of our patients, physicians, and pharmacies by enhancing the patient services experience
• Our new state of the art Headquarters building offering many amenities including collaborations spaces, outdoor dining, walking path, marketplace caf\u00e9, and more!

Any offer of employment is contingent on completion of a background check to company standard. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

At PharmaCord, we don't just accept difference \u2013 we celebrate it, support it and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. PharmaCord is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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