Pharmacy Patient Medication Assistance Liaison

*Overview*

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that include:

Medical/Dental/Vision, FSA, Dependent Care Spending Account, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability, 401k match, Paid Time Off, Wellness Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Accidental Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Program, and more!

*Responsibilities*

• Position will reside at St. Joseph's and/or Chandler Regional Medical Center* * Summary* The Pharmacy Patient Medication Assistance Liaison is responsible for the respective Region’s or System’s Medication Assistance Programs. The incumbent applies knowledge of pharmaceuticals, insurance plans, social security benefits, manufacturers’ pharmaceutical assistance programs (PAP), low income subsidies, Medicare/Medicaid, community social services, Cover Rx, and disease-specific grant opportunities to help meet the needs of patients in need. The position coordinates directly with patients, their families, providers, and agencies. This position is eligible to work in a hybrid capacity (remote and on-site), depending on Region needs and requirements. The incumbent would be required to live within the Region they serve and be on-site when required by their manager.
  
  

* Key Job Responsibilities*

• Research program availability and patient requirements to optimize patient access to programs such as Pharmaceutical Assistance programs (PAP), bulk replacement programs, any local grant funding, assistance grants, etc.
• Coordinate patient care by working closely with physicians, case managers, business personnel, nurse practitioners, clinic personnel, etc.
• Effectively manage a patient tracking database to track patient assistance applications, approvals, receipt of medication, dispensing, billing, and compliance. Manage external agreements, tracking, and billing (i.e. Ryan White, Project Access, IAP, etc.)
• Oversee the patient assistance process and maintain records of program assistance, compile and submit financial reports to committees, and perform required audits
• Coordinate implementation of new patient assistance programs, including submission of required applications, development of policies and procedures, and affiliation agreements/contracts.
• Serve as a consultant to other facilities to implement patient assistance programs
• Educate patient assistance technicians, case managers, social workers, nurses, physicians, medical office staff, and business office staff of available programs, and provide feedback regarding compliance with referrals, formulary, and documentation.
  
  

*Qualifications*

*Required Education and Experience*

• Bachelor’s degree plus 1 year of pharmaceutical related experience or 5 years of pharmacy technician experience
• Registered Pharmacy Tech in the state of residence
• Excellent computer and database skills; highly competent in Google sheets and other cloud based tools
• Knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare Part D
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements applicable to the pharmacy and nursing professions.
• High level of initiative, flexibility, time management, cooperation, and exceptional attention to detail.
  
  

*Pay Range*

$27.84 - $40.36 /hour