Amerisource Bergen

Supervisor - Health System, Patient Access

Amerisource Bergen$73K — $147K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in medical administration, billing, or related fields; 1 year as Patient Access Representative
  • Ability to work independently with high accountability
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and analytical skills
  • Proficient in IndiCare™ functionalities
  • Ability to creatively resolve patient issues

Responsibilities

  • Supervise Patient Access Representatives and Patient Assistance teams
  • Engage in personnel management including recruiting, training, and performance evaluations
  • Interface with Patient Assistance Program administrators
  • Track patient-specific reimbursement info for product replacement
  • Monitor claim denials and implement resolution strategies
  • Manage Access Sphere for receivable oversight and updates
  • Facilitate effective patient referrals to specialty pharmacy

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care
  • Support for working families including adoption and infertility assistance
  • Paid parental and caregiver leaves
  • Variety of training and professional development programs
  • Opportunities for mentorship and volunteer activities
  • Inclusive culture emphasizing wellness across all life aspects
Full Job Description
Job Details

The Health System Patient Access Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of multiple Patient Access Representatives (PARs) including Specialty Enablement and Patient Assistance teams at assigned Patient Access Services (PAS) locations. The Patient Access Supervisor is responsible for assisting the RMO in the financial and account development activities of assigned PAS locations. The Patient Access Supervisor also acts as a PAR for assigned facilities. Nominal travel is required.

Location: This role will be 100% onsite at client site in Roseville, Ca

Responsibilities:
  • Demonstrates superior understanding of the Patient Access Representative duties - Specialty Enablement and Patient Assistance.
  • People Manager: Participates in the personnel management activities of assigned PAS locations, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, supervision, promotions, counseling and terminations.
  • Interfaces appropriately with administrators of Patient Assistance Program and Co-Pay Assistance Foundations.
  • Ensures that patient specific-reimbursement information is on file for tracking of replacement products.
  • Monitors and trends reasons for denied claims and takes action to resolve issues that adversely affect product replacement.
  • Monitors Access Sphere for receivables, logged problems, updates to PAP program requirements, as well as standardized forms and letters.
  • Navigates the health care system and its component parts to achieve prescription fulfillment and improved patient outcomes.
  • Provides advice as the subject matter expert to client sponsors and collaborate with stakeholders on opportunities to expand the health system's services and increase revenue by developing business plans and execute the marketing plan to enhance pull through opportunity.
  • Responsible for influencing physician and clinic staff to refer patients to health systems preferred specialty pharmacy provider through education and excellent customer service. Promote the value and benefits of the preferred pharmacy. Continue to facilitate patient referral in a timely manner and delivers exceptional client service to clinic staff and clinic patients.
  • Serve as the "face to the customer". Develop and maintain close relationships with clinic staff, physician, pharmacy and hospital contacts through face to face interactions. Provide consultation or expert advice to management. Build trust and confidence in patient services to increase patient referrals and prescription capture rates.
  • Develops and maintains close relationships with all key associates at assigned hospitals.
  • Coordinates distribution and implementation of new operational procedures to assigned PARs on a timely basis.
  • Assists the Implementation Team in the transition of accounts to the supervisor's assigned location, coordinating the set up of software, hardware and, training, and for requesting and procuring reports as needed to support product recovery efforts.
  • If requested, makes visits to PAS accounts to provide support to Client Relationship Managers.
  • Performs other duties as assigned


Education:

A minimum of three (3) years in fields such as Benefit Verification, Prior Authorization, Medical Billing, Medical Office Administration, Social Work, Medical Records, Patient Financial Services, Pharmacy, Nursing or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a 2 to 4-year degree, technical vocational training, or equivalent combination of experience and education; normally requires a minimum of one (1) year experience as a Patient Access Representative.

Skills:
  • High degree of accountability and ability to work independently in a self-directed fashion
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Demonstrates advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong mathematical and analytical skills
  • Strong organizational skills; attention to detail
  • Strong proven leadership skills
  • Demonstrates an advanced knowledge and competency of all IndiCare™ functionalities
  • Ability to effectively train and coach members of the team
  • Ability to work quickly and accurately under time and volume constraints
  • Ability to resolve patient issues quickly and creatively to improve customer satisfaction


What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members' ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora

Full time

Salary Range*

$73,600 - 147,290

*This Salary Range reflects a National Average for this job. The actual range may vary based on your locale. Ranges in Colorado/California/Washington/New York/Hawaii/Vermont/Minnesota/Massachusetts/Illinois State-specific locations may be up to 10% lower than the minimum salary range, and 12% higher than the maximum salary range.

About Amerisource Bergen

AmerisourceBergen Corporation is a pharmaceutical distribution company headquartered in Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 2001 through the merger of AmeriSource Health Corporation and Bergen Brunswig Corporation. The company distributes a wide range of pharmaceutical products, including brand-name and generic drugs, specialty drugs, and over-the-counter medications. AmerisourceBergen serves healthcare providers, including hospitals, pharmacies, and physician practices, as well as pharmaceutical manufacturers. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
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