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 Benefits Verification 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 qualityConduct 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 optionsIdentify any coverage restrictions and details on how to expedite patient access Document and initiate prior authorization process and claims appealsReport any reimbursement trends or delays in coverage to management Act as a liaison for field representatives, health care providers and patientsJob Snapshot:Location: 495 N Keller Rd, Suite 100, Maitland, FL 32751Onsite Requirements: Onsite availability requiredCompensation: $19.00 - $23.00RequirementsIn-depth understanding and experience with Major Medical & Pharmacy Benefit Coverage 2 to 3 years of benefit investigation involving the analysis and interpretation of insurance coverage 2 to 3 years of experience interacting with healthcare providers in regard to health insurance plan requirements Excellent verbal communication skills and grammar Salesforce system experience preferred Competencies Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments. Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. BenefitsVoted 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. Impactful Work: Join a team that is at the forefront of revolutionizing healthcare by improving patient access to essential medications. Career Growth: We prioritize a “promote from within mentality”. We invest in our employees' growth and development via our Advance Gold program, offering opportunities to expand skill sets and advance within the organization. Innovation: Contribute to the development of groundbreaking solutions that address complex challenges in the healthcare industry. Paid Time off & Holidays: Preloaded PTO: 100 hours (12.5 days) PTO upon employment, *prorated based on start date, increasing to 140 hours (17.5 days) upon anniversary. Plus 9 paid holidays annually. Work Hard, Play Hard: Tenure vacation bonus: $1,000 upon 3-year anniversary and $2,500 upon 5-year anniversary. Full Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, & short-term disability insurance, Matching 401(k) with immediate vesting Collaborative Environment: Work alongside talented professionals who are dedicated to collaboration, learning, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Tell your friends about us! If hired, receive a $750 referral bonus! Wondering how we recognize our employees for delivering best in class results? Here are some of the awards that our employees receive throughout the year! #TransformingLives Honor: This quarterly award program is a peer to peer honor that recognizes and highlights some of the amazing ways that our team members are transforming lives for patients on a daily basis. Values Award: This quarterly award program recognizes individuals who exhibit one, or many, of our core company values; Excellence, Winning, Respect, Inspiration, and Teamwork. Vision Award: This annual award program recognizes an individual who has gone above and beyond to support the AssistRx vision to transform lives through access to therapy. 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.AssistRx does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or any other vendor services. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of AssistRx and no fee will be paid in the event of a hire.
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 Benefits Verification 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
Job Snapshot:
- Location: 495 N Keller Rd, Suite 100, Maitland, FL 32751
- Onsite Requirements: Onsite availability required
- Compensation: $19.00 - $23.00
Requirements
- In-depth understanding and experience with Major Medical & Pharmacy Benefit Coverage
- 2 to 3 years of benefit investigation involving the analysis and interpretation of insurance coverage
- 2 to 3 years of experience interacting with healthcare providers in regard to health insurance plan requirements
- Excellent verbal communication skills and grammar
- Salesforce system experience preferred
Competencies
- Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
- Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
- Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
- Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
- Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
- Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
- Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Benefits
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.
- Impactful Work: Join a team that is at the forefront of revolutionizing healthcare by improving patient access to essential medications.
- Career Growth: We prioritize a “promote from within mentality”. We invest in our employees' growth and development via our Advance Gold program, offering opportunities to expand skill sets and advance within the organization.
- Innovation: Contribute to the development of groundbreaking solutions that address complex challenges in the healthcare industry.
- Paid Time off & Holidays: Preloaded PTO: 100 hours (12.5 days) PTO upon employment, *prorated based on start date, increasing to 140 hours (17.5 days) upon anniversary. Plus 9 paid holidays annually.
- Work Hard, Play Hard: Tenure vacation bonus: $1,000 upon 3-year anniversary and $2,500 upon 5-year anniversary.
- Full Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, & short-term disability insurance, Matching 401(k) with immediate vesting
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside talented professionals who are dedicated to collaboration, learning, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Tell your friends about us! If hired, receive a $750 referral bonus!
Wondering how we recognize our employees for delivering best in class results? Here are some of the awards that our employees receive throughout the year!
- #TransformingLives Honor: This quarterly award program is a peer to peer honor that recognizes and highlights some of the amazing ways that our team members are transforming lives for patients on a daily basis.
- Values Award: This quarterly award program recognizes individuals who exhibit one, or many, of our core company values; Excellence, Winning, Respect, Inspiration, and Teamwork.
- Vision Award: This annual award program recognizes an individual who has gone above and beyond to support the AssistRx vision to transform lives through access to therapy.
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.
AssistRx does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or any other vendor services. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of AssistRx and no fee will be paid in the event of a hire.
Although AssistRx was formed in only 2009, we have capitalized on our 30 years of combined experience working within the specialty distribution channel, both in caring for patients as well as close collaboration with pharmaceutical manufacturers. Our simple goal is to apply innovative solutions to provide greater access to therapy. Through years of exposure and insider knowledge, AssistRx (ARX) has become intimately acquainted with specialty therapy distribution, but has also identified shortcomings that exist in meeting patients’ needs using the current industry methodology. Seeking to detangle the intricate complications that arise in this niche market, ARX has developed exclusive technology with our iAssist product and, when combined with our customizable features and superior service, we are confident it will be exactly what your organization needs to resolve prevalent issues and excel in customer care. In fact, we believe our unique technology will revolutionize the current specialty distribution market by creating a seamless and efficient system to ensure benefits to all parties involved. AssistRx, as a company, is dedicated to developing technology solutions and offering premium customer service for the specialty pharma industry. Improvement in the delivery of patient care has been a core motivation for ARX as we have partnered with healthcare companies, and it will continue to inspire us to find better solutions to continue to meet needs in this ever growing and changing market. AssistRx, Tomorrow's Technology Today.
Although AssistRx was formed in only 2009, we have capitalized on our 30 years of combined experience working within the specialty distribution channel, both in caring for patients as well as close collaboration with pharmaceutical manufacturers. Our simple goal is to apply innovative solutions to provide greater access to therapy.
Through years of exposure and insider knowledge, AssistRx (ARX) has become intimately acquainted with specialty therapy distribution, but has also identified shortcomings that exist in meeting patients’ needs using the current industry methodology. Seeking to detangle the intricate complications that arise in this niche market, ARX has developed exclusive technology with our iAssist product and, when combined with our customizable features and superior service, we are confident it will be exactly what your organization needs to resolve prevalent issues and excel in customer care. In fact, we believe our unique technology will revolutionize the current specialty distribution market by creating a seamless and efficient system to ensure benefits to all parties involved.
AssistRx, as a company, is dedicated to developing technology solutions and offering premium customer service for the specialty pharma industry. Improvement in the delivery of patient care has been a core motivation for ARX as we have partnered with healthcare companies, and it will continue to inspire us to find better solutions to continue to meet needs in this ever growing and changing market.
AssistRx, Tomorrow's Technology Today.
