The Specialty Pharmacy Patient Financial Advocate acts as a financial advocate for patients to ensure access to their specialty prescription medications
Job Summary
The Specialty Pharmacy Patient Financial Advocate acts as a financial advocate for patients to ensure access to their specialty prescription medications.
Responsibilities include securing insurance authorization, seeking copay assistance, and applying for free drug programs from manufacturers for uninsured or underinsured patients.
The role requires excellent customer service, effective communication with patients and healthcare staff, and problem-solving skills to address insurance and financial barriers.
Matching Summary
The Specialty Pharmacy Patient Financial Advocate acts as a financial advocate for patients to ensure access to their specialty prescription medications.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Specialty pharmacy benefits investigation
Insurance authorization
Copay assistance programs
Manufacturer free drug programs
Customer service for prescription costs
Nice-to-have
Continuous improvement participation
Team member training
Process improvement implementation
Key Requirements
High School Graduate plus 3 years experience OR Associate Degree plus 1 year experience
Experience in specialty pharmacy, medication assistance, prior authorizations, or revenue cycle
Typing speed of 45 wpm
Kansas Pharmacy Technician license within 60 days of hire