Pharmacy Patient Asstnce Coord

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacy Patient Access Coordinator to coordinate patient access to medications for both inpatients and outpatients.

The MAPC works with patients and prescribers to obtain medications through PMAPs and subsidy programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience in healthcare setting or physician's practice required.
• Experience in finance, insurance, insurance appeals, medication and medical terminology desired.
• Ability to communicate clearly with health care team.
• Strong demonstrated communication skills.
• Must be highly organized, detail oriented, and able to manage multiple projects at a time.
• Experience with Windows, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and intranet/internet navigation tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient access to medications for inpatients and outpatients.
• Assist patients with PMAPs, subsidies, and insurance eligibility.
• Work with patients, prescribers and staff to obtain appropriate clinical and financial information for PMAPs and enrollments.
• Maintain a database with accurate patient and PMAP information and coordinate with financial counselors.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-directed work

Organization

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent healthcare experience

Tools

Windows

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

## Pharmacy Patient Asstnce CoordApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: University Hospitaltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R155808Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact [e-mail]. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.**Current Employees and Students:**If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:* Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.* Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.## Job Title:Pharmacy Patient Asstnce Coord## Department:James | Pharmacy Administration**Scope of Position**The Ohio State University Medical Center is committed to improving access and service to customers. The Medication Assistance Program Coordinator (MAPC) functions as an integral member of the health care team to reflect a culture of cooperation, enthusiasm and mutual respect. This position coordinates patient access to medications necessary for their treatment, regardless of their ability to pay for both inpatients and outpatients of the Ohio State University Medical Center and Arthur G James Cancer Hospital. The MAPC works with the patient and prescriber to obtain free and discounted pharmaceuticals and grant awards for patients (uninsured, indigent, etc.) from pharmaceutical manufacturer patient assistance programs (PMAPs), non-profit disease based assistance and state and local agencies.**Position Summary**The MAPC is knowledgeable about PMAPs (pharmaceutical, state, local, etc), insurance coverage (limitations, requirements, eligibility, pharmacy formulary, prior authorization, coordination of benefits etc), available community and national resources, ICD-9 codes, and determinants of financial need. Displays an understanding of pharmaceutical terminology (brand, generic, dose, route, etc). Works closely with financial counselors and clinical staff to obtain appropriate clinical and financial information for accessing PMAPs, disease based assistance and subsidy enrollments. Responsible for providing customers (patients and clinicians) with accurate, up-to-date information regarding PMAPs disease based assistance, insurance eligibility including federal and state subsidies as well as maintaining a database with accurate patient and PMAP information.**Minimum Qualifications**Bachelor degree or equivalent experience in healthcare setting or physician's practice required. Experience in finance, insurance, insurance appeals, medication and medical terminology desired. Ability to work in self-directed manner while interacting with patients, prescribers and all medical center faculty and staff while proactively preparing for medication needs. Ability to communicate clearly with health care team. Familiarity with OSUMC and its entities preferred. Strong demonstrated communication skills. Experience with Windows, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and intranet/internet navigation tools as well as system content. Must be highly organized, detail oriented, and able to manage multiple projects at a time.**Career Roadmap**FUNCTION: FinanceSUB-FUNCTION: Clinical Financial Case ManagementCAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - SpecializedCAREER LEVEL: S1## Additional Information:## Location:University Hospital - Doan Hall (0089)## Position Type:Regular## Scheduled Hours:40## **Shift:**First Shift***Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.***