What are the responsibilities and job description for the Access & Reimbursement Manager (ARM) - Oncology (AL/MS/LA/AR/TN) position at Stratis Group?
Summary / Scope :
Stratis Group is an independent pharmaceutical consulting firm that specializes in commercialization throughout a brand's lifecycle, our core passions include : market access, patient services, field reimbursement, and data-driven analytics.
In this contracted role, the Oncology Access & Reimbursement Manager (ARM) is a client-facing and client-customer facing role that will be responsible for managing a dedicated territory to support access for provider and patients. This role will be highly visible within the organization and responsible for providing education to healthcare providers and office staff on access services and reimbursement solutions specific to a product and therapeutic area.
The Oncology ARM will execute a region or territory strategic plan through partnership with internal and external stakeholders, which may include call center services (HUB), sales, market access, and / or other matrix field partners. Responsibilities include ensuring understanding of the reimbursement process, field reimbursement services, and client's patient support program. The Oncology ARM will also work on patient-level reimbursement issue resolution, and thus will need access to and have had experience with patient health information (PHI). The ARM will abide in a compliant manner and will work closely within a defined set Rules of Engagement.
In this role, the Oncology ARM will demonstrate a compliant and consultative approach to help offices obtain insurance authorization and / or reimbursement of products for appropriate patients. The ARM will have a direct impact on providing a positive experience for both the HCP Customer and Patient.
Additional responsibilities include :
- Manage daily activities that support appropriate patient access to our client's products in the provider offices and work as a liaison to other patient assistance and access support services offered by our clients (i.e. HUB, Call Center, Specialty Pharmacy Services).
- Act as an extension of client's HUB, as appropriate and provide in-person customer visits.
- Participate in client meetings as appropriate. Participate in regularly scheduled team meetings and calls. Input call activity into customer CRM, as appropriate.
- Serve as payer expert for defined geography and able to communicate payer changes to key stakeholders in a timely manner.
- Provide office education and awareness during the entire access process which may include formulary coverage / utilization management criteria, insurance forms & procedures, benefits investigation, prior authorization, appeal, and / or claims resolution.
- Educate offices using approved educational materials provided by the client.
- Review specific patient case information, in a compliant manner, defined by the client.
- Educate physician office staff on the use of our client's patient support services, including web-based provider portals.
Desired Job Requirements :
