Regional Patient Case Manager provides support for long-term care residents and manages communications with healthcare professionals. This role involves multiple responsibilities across facilities and coordination efforts.
Responsibilities
Serve as the point of contact for regionally aligned field team related to cases identified as LTC to initiate and support therapy to residents of long-term care facilities
Coordinate all LTC facility-related support and access services across all functions but not limited to: support on patient journey calls, benefits verification, prior authorization and appeals, triage to specialty pharmacy or Long-Term Care Pharmacies, and any necessary follow ups
Maintain clear, concise, and accurate documentation on all accounts according to Standard Operating Procedures
Review and add LTC profile data to capture the key information related to LTC facilities and customers
Conduct initial welcome calls to LTC facility-designated champions and/or patients/caregivers informing them of available services as well as future targeted outreach to provide ongoing support
Maintain frequent touchpoints through outreach to LTC providers and patients/caregivers to communicate progress throughout their journey
Work independently to complete assigned work in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and defined service levels to complete program enrollment, answer inquiries, and coordinate access to free 14-Day Supply Program, if applicable
Independently and effectively identify adverse events and/or product complaints to document and triage as appropriate
Apply defined business rules to qualify patients for manufacturer supported programs
Interact and coordinate with internal program operations, including reimbursement, and program management to ensure provider and patient needs are met in addition to attending any regularly scheduled calls
Provide support, education and status updates to regionally aligned field teams, LTC facility staff, patients and caregivers to ensure efficient referral processing, triaging, and shipment set ups
Manage assigned territory using problem solving skills and professional judgement to independently make sound decisions for timely case resolution
Ability to coordinate and collaborate with manufacturer representatives, LTC facilities and other key personnel on complex cases which require strategic intervention
Independently and effectively resolves complex issues with creativity and innovation while maintaining compliance
Refer patients to third-party or other foundation programs per program business rules
Manage case triage to Specialty Pharmacy or Long Term Care Pharmacy, if applicable, and ensure proper information has been communicated to the Specialty Pharmacy Liaison
Collaborate with Long Term Care Pharmacies and field teams on account progression and case recovery efforts and provide relevant case status details and updates
Process PAP requests, when applicable per program business rules, in a timely fashion and PAP re-approval verification for continued eligibility
Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and balance the needs of patients, LTC facility staff and rare disease clients utilizing program business rules
Provide concierge-level service to internal and external customers; resolve any customer and client requests in a timely and accurate manner; escalate appropriately
Maintain frequent phone/email contact with internal operational staff, external client , external specialty pharmacies, providers and payers
Utilizes outbound faxes, email alerts, and mailings per program guidelines
Strong compliance mindset, demonstrating clear understanding of patient privacy laws
Actively participate in building and maintaining respectful, collaborative team relationships, exercising, and encouraging positivity
Other duties as assigned including cross training to support all Regional Patient Case Manager activities when needed
Requirements
High school diploma plus 2+ years recent case management experience
Previous 3+ years of experience in a pharmacy, healthcare setting, and/or insurance background preferably in long term care reimbursement or disability care
Advanced knowledge and experience in healthcare setting
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a focus on customer satisfaction
Empathy, drive and commitment to exceptional service
Ability to build productive internal/external working relationships
Ability to independently manage case load, prioritize work, and use time management skills to meet deliverables
Benefits
Hybrid work structure, combining remote work and in-office requirements
Must be within commuting distance to Pittsburgh, PA
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