Senior Pharmacy Benefits & Access Lead

Northwell Health; Village of New Hyde Park (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York is seeking a Pharmacy Benefits Leader to coordinate access to medications and guide the benefits investigation process. You will supervise a team focused on prior authorizations, financial assistance, and patient advocacy within outpatient services.

The role requires strong collaboration with prescribers, pharmacies, and payers, and a commitment to exceptional service for patients and caregivers.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience required.
• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with inter-professional team to enhance communication, coordinate care, and improve patient satisfaction.
• Leads team as a subject matter expert on outpatient pharmacy services, prescription insurance benefits, and financial assistance.
• Leads team on patient cases and mentors team members on technical skills.
• Partners with patients to determine sources for medications and referrals to programs and resources.
• Reviews prescriptions with outpatient pharmacies to confirm dispensing timelines.

Skills

Pharmacy benefits

Prior authorizations

Team leadership

Customer service

Education

Associate's/Technical degree

Job description

Northwell Health in New York is seeking a Pharmacy Benefits Leader to coordinate access to medications and guide the benefits investigation process. You will supervise a team focused on prior authorizations, financial assistance, and patient advocacy within outpatient services.

The role requires strong collaboration with prescribers, pharmacies, and payers, and a commitment to exceptional service for patients and caregivers.