Bilingual Patient Access Liaison

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Bilingual Patient Access Liaison providing reimbursement and non-medical educational support to patients in the U.S. Collaborating with HCP staff and caregivers while optimizing therapy adherence.

Responsibilities:

  • Support patients with accessing treatment by educating the patient & office staff about payer access & insurance processes, including specific payer requirements for authorization.
  • Assist patients & office staff with finding sites of care options closer to their home and options for home dosing.
  • Ability to navigate office and SOC staff to identify the appropriate personnel who support the patient with coverage and access needs.
  • Provide education on affordability assistance options including copay assistance, patient assistance programs (PAP), and other alternative options.
  • Provide non-medical, educational support including what to expect when initiating therapy.
  • Prepare patients and help coordinate the next appointment and treatment.
  • Develop trusted relationships with patients and caregivers by engaging via phone, text, email, virtual or in person connections.
  • Follow a planned educational and support program to support patients on therapy to optimize adherence to the prescribed therapy.
  • Provide proactive education to large centers, community prescribers and sites of care, product procurement options and associated billing and coding requirements for product and professional services.
  • Work compliantly within the Krystal patient CRM/Workflow system to document case progress, complete assigned tasks, and overall case management functions with PAL responsibilities.
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • BS/BA degree required
  • 5+ years of experience (Field-Based Preferred) in patient services, field reimbursement, biopharma sales or account management required with a minimum of 1 year working directly with patients/families providing education and access support.
  • Bilingual in both English and Spanish.
  • Scientific background and ability to learn product and disease information.
  • Orphan or Rare disease experience working directly with patients/caregivers.
  • Familiarity with HIPAA guidelines and FDA regulations.
  • Ability to travel between 30%-50%.
  • Ability to handle difficult patient cases and resolve hurdles.
  • Ability to work in team environment and manage communication and provide appropriate leadership with internal team members, specialty pharmacy partners, and field sales.
  • Ability to respond immediately, when necessary (within 24 hours), to prevent lapses in treatment.
  • Previous experience with Patient Journey Navigator (PJN) preferred for patient services and case management workflow preferred.

Benefits:

  • Equity / Stock Options
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) With Company Match
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care)
  • Employee Assistance Program & Benefits Concierge App
  • AD&D and Life Insurance
  • Wellness Rewards Program