Role Description
The Bilingual Nurse Patient Access Specialist serves as the primary point of contact for patients, healthcare providers, and field representatives within a Patient Support Services (PSS) program. This role is responsible for facilitating patient access to therapy by:
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Conducting benefit investigations
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Verifying insurance eligibility
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Supporting prior authorizations and appeals
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Assisting with copay and patient assistance programs
Bilingual Clinical Care Managers may also discuss the patientβs disease state and treatment options. They support patients throughout their treatment journey while ensuring a high level of service, compliance, and coordination across stakeholders.
Qualifications
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Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse with 1 year post registration experience; or equivalent of education, training and experience with previous experience providing patients with education on self-injections or use of injectable devices.
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Bilingual - Spanish speaker
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3β5+ years of experience in medical billing, reimbursement, or insurance verification
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Robust understanding of payer coverage and reimbursement (medical and pharmacy)
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Experience in a contact center or patient support environment
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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High attention to detail and multitasking ability
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Ability to work independently in a virtual environment
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Problem-solving and solution-oriented mindset
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Knowledge of HIPAA and data privacy requirements
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Must reside in the country where the role is posted
Requirements
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Bilingual β Spanish ability to easily communicate with patients in Spanish regarding the program services
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Support clinical discussions with patients regarding the disease state and products supported by the program
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Provide patient education on self-injections or use of injectable devices in accordance with program SOPs
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Serve as the primary point of contact for patients, providers, and stakeholders
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Conduct inbound and outbound calls to support program services
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Perform insurance benefit investigations and verify coverage
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Support prior authorizations and appeals processes
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Assist with copay and patient assistance program enrollment
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Provide ongoing patient support and adherence coordination
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Document all interactions accurately and timely
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Deliver high-quality customer service across communication channels
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Collaborate with field representatives and internal teams
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Manage patient caseloads with timely follow-up
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Ensure compliance with HIPAA and regulatory requirements
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Identify and report adverse events and product complaints
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Troubleshoot issues and escalate as needed
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Maintain knowledge of program policies and processes
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Support onboarding and training of new employees
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Meet quality standards and KPIs
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Perform additional duties as assigned
Benefits
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Potential base pay range for this role is $62,000 - $104,000 annually
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Actual base pay offered may vary based on job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time)
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Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits