Patient Care Coordinator
Description
Position Summary:
The Patient Care Coordinator is responsible for specialty patient support services, including inbound customer service calls. This position has no direct reports.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
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Perform patient outreach, primarily telephonically, to schedule medication deliveries
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Handle phone calls and correspondence regarding new patient enrollment, insurance verification, medication refill and delivery scheduling
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Perform patient care activities to accurately support therapy management programs; triage to a clinical pharmacist, when required
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Perform financial assistance pre-assessment for select therapy management programs and assist with patient enrollment as needed
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Place outgoing phone calls to patients, doctors and insurance companies
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Resolve pharmacy issues from members, providers and pharmacies; determine the cause of the issue; select and explain the best solution to solve the issue; expedite correction or adjustment; follow up to ensure resolution
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Respond to routine inquiries on multiple products from members, providers, pharmacies, and employer groups
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Document all call information according to standard operating procedures
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Research required information using available resources
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Enter data accurately and timely
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Utilize multiple company database programs for accessing member information
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Achieve individual performance goals for productivity and quality
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Maintain confidentiality of patient and proprietary information
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Other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
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Customer service or inbound call center experience required
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A knowledgeable individual with appropriate industry experience, preferably in the healthcare or mail order/specialty pharmacy industry
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Effective verbal and written communication skills
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A decisive individual who possesses a detail-oriented perspective
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Ability to independently identify, research and resolve issues
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Sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus
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Ability to work with peers in a team effort
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Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
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A well-organized and self-directed individual who is able to work with minimal amount of supervision
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Capability to efficiently complete tasks in a fast-paced environment
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Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays pursuant with industry demands
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Proficient in Microsoft Office and industry related software programs
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Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and data in accordance with policies
Education/Experience:
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High School Diploma or GED
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Proficient in Microsoft Office and industry related software programs
Preferred Skill/Abilities:
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Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
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Registered Pharmacy Technician licensed and in good standing with applicable State Board of Pharmacy
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Certified Pharmacy Technician, licensed through the Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ICPT) or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), strongly preferred; ability to pass Qualified Pharmacy Technician exam administered by company within six months of hire
Work Environment/Physical Requirements:
Includes a call center environment, with exposure to excessive noise with minimal exposure to adverse environmental issues.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
