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Job Description
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
What will you do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will provide logistical, non-medical educational assistance to patients and caregivers as well as office and site of care staff, including physicians, nurses, office managers and executives. Strong knowledge and demonstrated history of access and reimbursement for buy and bill/infused pharmaceutical products is required. The PAL works in a highly visible, strong team environment to provide exceptional customer service on all levels. The PAL will work with the patient, the physician and the Site of Care to educate on next steps required to gain access to therapy. The PAL will also work to maintain relationships with patients and families, and by extension physicians and their staff and cross-functional partners to support ongoing compliance with therapy. The PAL will work with numerous internal teams, including Market Access, Medical Affairs, Advocacy, Marketing, and Site of Care to facilitate and improve patient access to insurance, medications, financial support, resources and more.
Secure written or electronic patient consent to Amgen By Your Side for patients in the assigned geography
Develop relationships with patients and caregivers by engaging via phone, text, email, virtual or in person connections
Assess individual needs of the patient and develop an appropriate education and resource plan of action, considering the patient’s family and team of healthcare providers to empower the patient to become their own advocate
Educate the patient on TEPEZZA coverage based on their benefits and the steps needed to gain prior authorization to ensure understanding of the process for medication access
Provide information on co-pay assistance programs, national foundations, and free drug programs by sharing information to patients as appropriate and needed
Provide proactive education to prescribers and sites of care upon patient enrollment on coverage for Amgen rare disease therapies, common prior authorization requirements, and coding and billings requirements
Investigate access challenges pre and post-infusion, to include support for denied claims and claim reviews
Partner with Safety and PV and report AE’s and product complaints through medical information.
Adhere to professional standards compliance guidance, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements
Auto req ID
437313BR
Minimum Education Required
High School/GED
Job_Category
Maintenance
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a person with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications
Doctorate degree and 2 years of patient services, and/or access and reimbursement, experience
Master's degree and 4 years of patient services, and/or access and reimbursement, experience
Bachelor's degree and 6 years of patient services, and/or access and reimbursement, experience
Preferred Qualifications
What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.
In Addition To The Base Salary, Amgen Offers a Total Rewards Plan Comprising Health And Welfare Plans For Staff And Eligible Dependents, Financial Plans With Opportunities To Save Towards Retirement Or Other Goals, Work/life Balance, And Career Development Opportunities Including
Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible
City*
Chicago
State*
Illinois
Job Code
Pharmaceutical Pharmaceutical
Affiliate Sponsor
Amgen
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
What will you do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will provide logistical, non-medical educational assistance to patients and caregivers as well as office and site of care staff, including physicians, nurses, office managers and executives. Strong knowledge and demonstrated history of access and reimbursement for buy and bill/infused pharmaceutical products is required. The PAL works in a highly visible, strong team environment to provide exceptional customer service on all levels. The PAL will work with the patient, the physician and the Site of Care to educate on next steps required to gain access to therapy. The PAL will also work to maintain relationships with patients and families, and by extension physicians and their staff and cross-functional partners to support ongoing compliance with therapy. The PAL will work with numerous internal teams, including Market Access, Medical Affairs, Advocacy, Marketing, and Site of Care to facilitate and improve patient access to insurance, medications, financial support, resources and more.
Secure written or electronic patient consent to Amgen By Your Side for patients in the assigned geography
Develop relationships with patients and caregivers by engaging via phone, text, email, virtual or in person connections
Assess individual needs of the patient and develop an appropriate education and resource plan of action, considering the patient’s family and team of healthcare providers to empower the patient to become their own advocate
Educate the patient on TEPEZZA coverage based on their benefits and the steps needed to gain prior authorization to ensure understanding of the process for medication access
Provide information on co-pay assistance programs, national foundations, and free drug programs by sharing information to patients as appropriate and needed
Provide proactive education to prescribers and sites of care upon patient enrollment on coverage for Amgen rare disease therapies, common prior authorization requirements, and coding and billings requirements
Investigate access challenges pre and post-infusion, to include support for denied claims and claim reviews
Partner with Safety and PV and report AE’s and product complaints through medical information.
Adhere to professional standards compliance guidance, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements
Auto req ID
437313BR
Minimum Education Required
High School/GED
Job_Category
Maintenance
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a person with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications
Doctorate degree and 2 years of patient services, and/or access and reimbursement, experience
Master's degree and 4 years of patient services, and/or access and reimbursement, experience
Bachelor's degree and 6 years of patient services, and/or access and reimbursement, experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Scientific background and ability to learn product and disease information.
- Nursing or other clinical background a plus
- Access and reimbursement for buy and bill products
- Orphan or Rare disease experience.
- Familiarity with HIPAA guidelines and FDA requirements.
- Familiarity with and Adherence to internal and OIG Compliance guidelines a must
- Ability to handle difficult patient cases and resolve hurdles.
- Ability to work in a team environment and manage communication with case
- Ability to respond immediately when necessary (within 24 hours) to prevent lapses in treatment.
- Strong analytical skills and strategic mindset.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Professional, proactive demeanor.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability and willingness to conduct field travel, as well as to travel to company meetings, client sites, etc. including some overnight and weekend travel
What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.
In Addition To The Base Salary, Amgen Offers a Total Rewards Plan Comprising Health And Welfare Plans For Staff And Eligible Dependents, Financial Plans With Opportunities To Save Towards Retirement Or Other Goals, Work/life Balance, And Career Development Opportunities Including
Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible
City*
Chicago
State*
Illinois
Job Code
Pharmaceutical Pharmaceutical
Affiliate Sponsor
Amgen
