Medication Access / Patient Support Pharmacist

Pharmacy Careers; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmacy Careers is seeking a Medication Access / Patient Support Pharmacist to help patients start therapy on time and navigate prior authorizations, insurance requirements, and financial assistance.

Roles may be remote or hybrid, with opportunities to work with managed care, payer relations, and patient support teams to reduce access barriers and improve outcomes. PharmD or Bachelor of Pharmacy required; hospital, ambulatory, and community pharmacists encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• PharmD or Bachelor of Pharmacy degree.
• Experience in managed care, patient access, or specialty preferred.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and patient-advocacy mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support prescribers and patients through prior-authorization and coverage processes.
• Identify eligibility for assistance programs.
• Coordinate with providers and payers to ensure timely approvals.
• Educate patients and staff on insurance coverage and access options.
• Track outcomes and seek process improvements to reduce barriers to care.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Patient advocacy

Education

PharmD or Bachelor of Pharmacy

Job description

Medication Access / Patient Support Pharmacist

Medication Access Pharmacist - Help Patients Start Therapy On Time | Remote Options Available

Serve as a patient advocate by navigating prior authorizations, insurance requirements, and financial assistance programs. Many roles offer remote or hybrid work so you can focus on reducing access barriers and improving patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support prescribers and patients through the prior-authorization and coverage process.
• Identify eligibility for manufacturer assistance, co-pay support, and patient assistance programs.
• Coordinate with providers, case managers, and payers to ensure timely approval and delivery.
• Educate patients and staff on insurance coverage, financial resources, and access options.
• Track outcomes and continuously improve processes that reduce barriers to care.

What You'll Bring

• Education: PharmD or Bachelor of Pharmacy.
• Experience: Managed care, patient access, or specialty preferred. Hospital, ambulatory, and community pharmacists interested in transitioning are welcome.
• Skills: Excellent communication, problem-solving, and a strong patient-advocacy mindset

Why This Role?

• Help patients overcome access barriers and start treatments on time.
• Many openings offer hybrid or remote flexibility.
• Gain valuable experience in managed care, payer relations, and patient support.
• Competitive pay, full benefits, and advancement opportunities.

About Us

We are a confidential healthcare partner supporting medication access programs across the U.S. Our pharmacists ensure patients receive timely, affordable, and life-changing therapies.