Sr. Coordinator, Individualized Care (Case Manager) - Cardinal Health
Albany, NY
About the Job
_What Individualized Care contributes to Cardinal Health_
Delivering an exclusive model that fully integrates direct drug distribution to site-of-care with non-commercial pharmacy services, patient access support, and financial programs, Sonexus Health, a subsidiary of Cardinal Health, helps specialty pharmaceutical manufacturers have a greater connection to the customer experience and better control of product success. Personalized service and creative solutions executed through a flexible technology platform means providers are more confident in prescribing drugs, patients can more quickly obtain and complete therapy, and manufacturers can directly access more actionable insight than ever before. With all services centralized in our custom-designed facility outside of Dallas, Texas _,_ Sonexus Health helps manufacturers rethink how far their products can go.
_Responsibilities_
• Monitor system accounts for new Patient cases
• Conduct outbound calls to patients to confirm approval/denials of coverage, co-pays and verification of specialty pharmacy that will dispensing their medication
• Contact insurance companies as required to obtain and enter accurate benefit information to positively impact insurance processing and minimize rejections
• Mediate effective resolution for complex payer/pharmacy issues toward a positive outcome to de-escalate
• Place outbound calls to patients to assess for eligibility for co-pay and financial assistance
• Answer minimal inbound calls from doctors and/or patients checking on status of case
• Maintain quality while providing an empathetic and supportive experience to the patients, providers, and physician offices
• Resolve patient's questions and concerns regarding status of their request for assistance
• Enter detailed information into company proprietary software while conversing via telephone
• Steward patient accounts from initial contact through final approval/denial
• Process all patient applications in accordance to set policy, procedures and PHI compliance
• Speak with manufacturer field team members on case updates via phone or by email
• Works internally with team members regarding patients’ cases
• Ability to identify, document and submit Adverse Events during customer contact or via received documentation
• Conduct research associated with alternative funding or foundations to ensure patient has required information to receive product
_Qualifications_
• Minimum of HS diploma; additional education preferred
• Previous healthcare experience with insurance or in pharmaceutical industry, preferred
• Pharmacy benefits management experience preferred with specific knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and commercially insured payer common practices and policies, preferred
• Previous prior authorization and appeals experience highly desired
• Knowledge of ICD coding, preferred
• Intermediate Microsoft skills with specific experience with Excel
• Organized with the ability to prioritize multiple, concurrent assignments and work with a sense of urgency
• Exceptional communication skills both verbally and written
• Self-starter with demonstrated initiative, creativity and a willingness to learn
• Must be willing to work 10a-7p CST
_What is expected of you and others at this level_
• Effectively applies knowledge of job and company policies and procedures to complete a variety of assignments
• In-depth knowledge in technical or specialty area
• Applies advanced skills to resolve complex problems independently
• May modify process to resolve situations
• Works independently within established procedures; may receive general guidance on new assignments
• May provide general guidance or technical assistance to less experienced team members
TRAINING AND WORK SCHEDULES: Your new hire training will take place 8:00am-5:00pm CST, mandatory attendance is required.
This position is full-time (40 hours/week). Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our shift schedules during our normal business hours of Monday-Friday, 7:00am- 7:00pm CST.
REMOTE DETAILS: You will work remotely, full-time. It will require a dedicated, quiet, private, distraction free environment with access to high-speed internet. We will provide you with the computer, technology and equipment needed to successfully perform your job. You will be responsible for providing high-speed internet. Internet requirements include the following:
Maintain a secure, high-speed, broadband internet connection (DSL, Cable, or Fiber) at the remote location. Dial-up, satellite, WIFI, Cellular connections are NOT acceptable. Download speed of 15Mbps (megabyte per second)
+ Upload speed of 5Mbps (megabyte per second)
+ Ping Rate Maximum of 30ms (milliseconds)
+ Hardwired to the router
+ Surge protector with Network Line Protection for CAH issued equipment
Anticipated hourly range: $21.50 per hour - $30.65 per hour
Bonus eligible: No
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
+ Medical, dental and vision coverage
+ Paid time off plan
+ Health savings account (HSA)
+ 401k savings plan
+ Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
+ Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
+ Short- and long-term disability coverage
+ Work-Life resources
+ Paid parental leave
+ Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 12/30/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible. The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
_Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply._
_Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal_ _Opportunity/Affirmative_ _Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law._
_To read and review this privacy notice click_ here (https://www.cardinalhealth.com/content/dam/corp/email/documents/corp/cardinal-health-online-application-privacy-policy.pdf)
Delivering an exclusive model that fully integrates direct drug distribution to site-of-care with non-commercial pharmacy services, patient access support, and financial programs, Sonexus Health, a subsidiary of Cardinal Health, helps specialty pharmaceutical manufacturers have a greater connection to the customer experience and better control of product success. Personalized service and creative solutions executed through a flexible technology platform means providers are more confident in prescribing drugs, patients can more quickly obtain and complete therapy, and manufacturers can directly access more actionable insight than ever before. With all services centralized in our custom-designed facility outside of Dallas, Texas _,_ Sonexus Health helps manufacturers rethink how far their products can go.
_Responsibilities_
• Monitor system accounts for new Patient cases
• Conduct outbound calls to patients to confirm approval/denials of coverage, co-pays and verification of specialty pharmacy that will dispensing their medication
• Contact insurance companies as required to obtain and enter accurate benefit information to positively impact insurance processing and minimize rejections
• Mediate effective resolution for complex payer/pharmacy issues toward a positive outcome to de-escalate
• Place outbound calls to patients to assess for eligibility for co-pay and financial assistance
• Answer minimal inbound calls from doctors and/or patients checking on status of case
• Maintain quality while providing an empathetic and supportive experience to the patients, providers, and physician offices
• Resolve patient's questions and concerns regarding status of their request for assistance
• Enter detailed information into company proprietary software while conversing via telephone
• Steward patient accounts from initial contact through final approval/denial
• Process all patient applications in accordance to set policy, procedures and PHI compliance
• Speak with manufacturer field team members on case updates via phone or by email
• Works internally with team members regarding patients’ cases
• Ability to identify, document and submit Adverse Events during customer contact or via received documentation
• Conduct research associated with alternative funding or foundations to ensure patient has required information to receive product
_Qualifications_
• Minimum of HS diploma; additional education preferred
• Previous healthcare experience with insurance or in pharmaceutical industry, preferred
• Pharmacy benefits management experience preferred with specific knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and commercially insured payer common practices and policies, preferred
• Previous prior authorization and appeals experience highly desired
• Knowledge of ICD coding, preferred
• Intermediate Microsoft skills with specific experience with Excel
• Organized with the ability to prioritize multiple, concurrent assignments and work with a sense of urgency
• Exceptional communication skills both verbally and written
• Self-starter with demonstrated initiative, creativity and a willingness to learn
• Must be willing to work 10a-7p CST
_What is expected of you and others at this level_
• Effectively applies knowledge of job and company policies and procedures to complete a variety of assignments
• In-depth knowledge in technical or specialty area
• Applies advanced skills to resolve complex problems independently
• May modify process to resolve situations
• Works independently within established procedures; may receive general guidance on new assignments
• May provide general guidance or technical assistance to less experienced team members
TRAINING AND WORK SCHEDULES: Your new hire training will take place 8:00am-5:00pm CST, mandatory attendance is required.
This position is full-time (40 hours/week). Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our shift schedules during our normal business hours of Monday-Friday, 7:00am- 7:00pm CST.
REMOTE DETAILS: You will work remotely, full-time. It will require a dedicated, quiet, private, distraction free environment with access to high-speed internet. We will provide you with the computer, technology and equipment needed to successfully perform your job. You will be responsible for providing high-speed internet. Internet requirements include the following:
Maintain a secure, high-speed, broadband internet connection (DSL, Cable, or Fiber) at the remote location. Dial-up, satellite, WIFI, Cellular connections are NOT acceptable. Download speed of 15Mbps (megabyte per second)
+ Upload speed of 5Mbps (megabyte per second)
+ Ping Rate Maximum of 30ms (milliseconds)
+ Hardwired to the router
+ Surge protector with Network Line Protection for CAH issued equipment
Anticipated hourly range: $21.50 per hour - $30.65 per hour
Bonus eligible: No
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
+ Medical, dental and vision coverage
+ Paid time off plan
+ Health savings account (HSA)
+ 401k savings plan
+ Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
+ Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
+ Short- and long-term disability coverage
+ Work-Life resources
+ Paid parental leave
+ Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 12/30/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible. The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
_Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply._
_Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal_ _Opportunity/Affirmative_ _Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law._
_To read and review this privacy notice click_ here (https://www.cardinalhealth.com/content/dam/corp/email/documents/corp/cardinal-health-online-application-privacy-policy.pdf)
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