Field Reimbursement Manager, New Orleans, Louisiana

Role Summary

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana. The Field Reimbursement Manager will manage defined accounts within a geographic region for Patient Access and Reimbursement. They will support products by executing the territory strategic plan, ensure understanding of the reimbursement process, field reimbursement services, and patient support programs, and work on patient-level reimbursement issue resolution, requiring knowledge of patient health information (PHI).

Responsibilities

• Act as an extension of the HUB, providing live one-on-one coverage support
• Offer assistance from physician order to reimbursement, supporting the entire reimbursement journey through payer prior authorization to appeals/denials requirements and forms
• Review patient-specific information in cases where the site has specifically requested assistance resolving any issues or coverage challenges
• Educate and update healthcare providers (HCPs) on key private and public payer coverage and changes that impact patient product access
• Coordinate access/reimbursement issues with relevant partners, including the HUB
• Provide information to HCPs on how the products are covered under the benefit design (Commercial, Medicare, Medicaid)
• Serve as a payer expert for defined geography and promptly communicate payer changes to key stakeholders
• Offer office education during the access process, including formulary coverage/utilization management criteria, insurance forms & procedures, benefits investigation, prior authorization, appeal, and/or claims resolution
• Educate offices using approved materials
• Review patient insurance benefit options and alternate funding/financial assistance programs
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve reimbursement issues

Qualifications

• Required: Doctorate degree AND 2 years of experience in the public or private third-party access arena or pharmaceutical industry in managed care, clinical support, and/or sales
• Required: Master’s degree AND 6 years of experience in the public or private third-party access arena or pharmaceutical industry in managed care, clinical support, and/or sales
• Required: Bachelor’s degree AND 8 years of experience in the public or private third-party access arena or pharmaceutical industry in managed care, clinical support, and/or sales
• Required: Associate degree AND 10 years of experience in the public or private third-party access arena or pharmaceutical industry in managed care, clinical support, and/or sales
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare, or a related field
• Preferred: 6 years' experience with specialty/biologic self-injectable (pharmacy benefit) or physician-administered (buy and bill/medical benefit) products
• Preferred: Advanced knowledge of medical insurance terminology
• Preferred: Knowledge of Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) policies and processes with expertise in Medicare (Part B – for buy & bill products and Part D for Pharmacy products)
• Preferred: Ability to manage ambiguity and problem-solve
• Preferred: Ability to manage expenses within allocated budgets
• Preferred: Strong medical reimbursement experience and/or Specialty Pharmacy and Buy & Bill knowledge
• Preferred: Proven presentation and facilitation skills
• Preferred: Strong written and oral communication skills
• Preferred: Organizational skills and project management experience, including the ability to manage multiple projects
• Preferred: Strong computer literacy, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and the ability to conduct web-based meetings
• Preferred: Experience in the healthcare industry, including insurance verification, claim adjudication, physician's offices or clinics, pharmacies, and/or pharmaceutical manufacturers

Education

• Doctorate degree
• Master’s degree
• Bachelor’s degree
• Associate degree

Additional Requirements

• Travel up to 60-80% via automobile or plane
• Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Possible long periods of sitting and/or keyboard work