Patient Liaison

Azend Pharma; Pennington (NJ); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401k (Matching)

Health insurance

Paid time Off

Training & development

Bonus based on Performance

Travel Stipend

Descripción de la vacante

Pennington Apothecary is seeking a Patient Liaison to connect the pharmacy, providers, and patients, ensuring timely processing and dispensing of prescribed medications. The role blends clinical knowledge, communication, and sales acumen to coordinate benefits and access issues.

You will develop relationships with prescribers and insurers, promote services, and support patient enrollment and outcomes with strong customer service and independent work capabilities.

Formación

• Requires strong communication with healthcare professionals and patients.
• Experience in a health care setting or specialty pharmacy is preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and prior authorization processes is desired.
• Experience as pharmacy technician is highly desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as a liaison between specialty pharmacies, prescribers, and insurance providers to ensure access to prescribed medications.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to adjust strategies and drive growth.
• Focus on sales/marketing to promote services and secure provider referrals.
• Utilize sales strategies to expand market presence and awareness among stakeholders.
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Maintain frequent communication with patients, providers, and pharmacies to resolve issues.
• Coordinate with providers and specialty pharmacies to improve patient turnaround times.
• Manage multiple initiatives and resolve complex cases independently.
• Leverage marketing tactics to promote services and increase patient engagement.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Sales skills

Customer service

Valid driver's license

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor's degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Job Overview

As a Patient Liaison for a specialty pharmacy, you will serve as a key connection between the pharmacy, healthcare providers, and patients. Your primary responsibility will be to facilitate the timely processing, approval, and ensuring dispensing of prescribed medications. This role requires a blend of clinical knowledge, communication skills, and organizational and sales acumen. You will support patients referred from medical offices by assisting with prescription clarifications, benefits coordination, and addressing medication access issues. Additionally, you will cultivate strong relationships with prescribers and insurance providers to ensure seamless care and optimal outcomes for patients. You will act as a relationship manager for medical providers and their offices. You will proactively build and maintain trusted partnerships, encouraging them to refer new patients and strengthening ongoing collaboration to ensure positive outcomes for all parties.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between specialty pharmacies, prescribers, and insurance providers to ensure seamless access to prescribed medications and clarify any prescription-related needs.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to adjust strategies, identify potential growth areas, and implement best practices for marketing and patient access.
• Focus on sales/marketing efforts to promote the pharmacy’s services and secure referrals from providers, contributing to growth in patient enrollment and medication access.
• Utilize sales strategies to target and expand market presence, identify new opportunities, and increase awareness of the pharmacy’s offerings among key stakeholders in the healthcare ecosystem.
• Provide exceptional customer service, ensuring that both internal and external customers (patients, providers, pharmacy staff) receive timely and accurate support.
• Maintain frequent communication with patients, providers, and pharmacies, clarifying prescription orders and resolving any issues.
• Coordinate efforts with providers and specialty pharmacies to improve patient turnaround times and ensure optimal medication access.
• Manage and prioritize multiple initiatives, resolving complex cases independently and efficiently, while maintaining a focus on customer satisfaction and outcomes.
• Leverage marketing tactics, including digital communication, educational resources, and outreach, to effectively promote the pharmacy’s services and increase patient engagement.

Seasonal Responsibilities:

• Manage and Coordinate Seasonal Immunization Clinics
  • at store level/on site
  • at community level (community centers, community drives, centralized location(s))
• Promote and manage marketing materials for immunization seasons
  • Managing flyers and promotional materials
  • Coordinate at doctor/physician offices
  • Outreach to the community
• Coordinate with insurance carriers including Medicare and Medicaid for billing purposes

Requirements

• Preferred experience in a health care setting, preferably within a specialty pharmacy environment.
• Strong understanding of medication administration processes and patient care standards.
• Familiarity with medical terminology related to pharmacy practices, medications and prior authorization process.
• Previous experience as a pharmacy technician is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport with healthcare professionals and patients alike.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team focused on enhancing patient service.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in the field of specialty pharmacy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1+ years of pharmacy/medical work experience or related field
• Strong customer service, communication, and sales skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple accounts and projects independently
• Understanding of product and payer reimbursement landscapes
• Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders, including medical offices, pharmacies, and insurance companies
• Valid driver’s license required
• Must be willing and able to drive from office to office within the assigned area (TBD)

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience in sales, marketing, or customer relationship management within the healthcare industry
• Familiarity with women’s health and diabetes management is a plus

Job Type

• Full Time
• On-site

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• 40 Hours weekly

Pay Rate

• Bi-weekly
• $22-30 hourly (based on experience)

Benefits

• Paid time Off
• Medical Insurance
• 401k (Matching)
• Travel Stipend
• Bonus based on Performance

Location

Pennington Apothecary, 6 North Main St. Pennington NJ 08534