Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Are you looking to make a difference in a patient’s life? at amerisourcebergen, you will find an innovative and collaborative culture that is patient focused and dedicated to making a differenceAs an organization, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futuresJoin us and apply today!
What you will be doing
Xcenda is a premier, full-service consultancy and leading managed markets agencyFor more than 2 decades, global biopharmaceutical companies as well as emerging pre-commercialization phase firms have turned to xcenda for strategic insights, health economics and outcomes research expertise, and reimbursement supportWe help manufacturers successfully commercialize innovative medical treatments and technologies in complex and cost-constrained global marketsOur broad, yet strategically connected, array of consulting services supports all phases of the product life cycle.under general direction of senior management the assistant director, innovative field solutions provides healthcare reimbursement solutions for several pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical clientsThe assistant director, will be responsible for providing field support for patient access to our client’s products through interaction with the client’s reimbursement support programThese associates provide their expertise and experience to help resolve patient access issues and to provide educational services within a physician office environmentThe assistant director, utilizes leadership skills to coach and mentor others and facilitate a team environment within the group.
Activities may include, but are not limited to:
Staff management in a team environment
Client management and coordination
Budget and project management
Review of patient insurance benefit options
Validation of prior authorization requirements
Identification of alternate funding/financial assistance programs
Review of appropriate billing and coding for products
Assist with resolving reimbursement issues
Coordination with our client’s patient support services programs representatives
Education of physician office staff on the use of our client’s patient assistance and reimbursement support services, including web based provider programs
Development and review of content for educational initiatives with provider sites
Provide information on relevant reimbursement topics related to our client’s products
Utilize leadership skills to mentor and coach others and facilitate a team environment within the group
Conduct ride-alongs with associates to assess and coach performance, when assigned
Communicate and collaborate with client cross-functional teams to include but not limited to sales representatives, account managers and district managers
Prioritize activities and abide by processes to maximize effective coverage of accounts and track progress while adhering to policies, procedures and performance metrics
Leverage reimbursement knowledge and utilize resources to aid accounts and effectively build customer partnerships
What your background should look like
Experience and educational requirements:
Minimum of three to five years directly related and progressively responsible experience in a medical practice, private or third party reimbursement arena, or pharmaceutical industry in sales, managed care, or clinical support.
Experience within healthcare provider support such as a physician practice, patient assistance program or similar pharmaceutical/biological support program experience preferred.
Requires training generally obtained through completion of a four year bachelor’s degree program or equivalent combination of experience and educationAdvanced degree preferred.
Minimum skills, knowledge and ability requirements:
Ability to manage and support external meetings, presentations and client interactions
Experience with reimbursement billing, coding, and appeals process
Knowledge of private payer, medicare and medicaid structure, systems, and reimbursement process
Ability to analyze and interpret regulation and legislation
Demonstrated success in developing strategies to overcome access barriers for products in various sites of service
Live within 45 minute drive of an international airport
Ability to travel weekly three to four nights
Foundational knowledge of benefit verifications and prior authorization requirements
Knowledge of reimbursement and operational processes within the physician office
Ability to effectively interact with physicians and their staff
Technical knowledge of healthcare reimbursement from a patient and provider perspective (miscellaneous j codes, billing, coding, appeals process)
Project management skills and experience leading the design and development of content and speaker team training
Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, mentor and develop others
Ability to conduct ride-alongs and provide feedback and coaching
Ability to work independently
Ability to travel weekly three to four nights to serve as presenters during weekday and/or weekend speaking engagements
Ability to manage expenses within allocated budgets
Crm experience preferred
Specific knowledge of local payer policies related to a specific client product will be acquired during training sessions.
What amerisourcebergen offers
We offer competitive total rewards compensationOur commitment to our associates includes benefit programs that are comprehensive, diverse and designed to meet the various needs across our associate population.
Throughout our global footprint and various business units, we take a balanced approach to the benefits we offerMany benefits are company-paid, while others are available through associate contributionsSpecific benefit offerings may vary by location, position and/or business unit.
Schedule
Full time
Equal employment opportunity
Amerisourcebergen is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.
