Patient Access Representative

Patient Access Liaison

Palmetto Infusion provides comprehensive ambulatory and home-based infusion services to both acute and chronically ill patients. Our centers care for people by providing patients and their families with a convenient, affordable, and safe place to receive infusion treatments. We strive for more than personal service, always delivering a warm and attentive health care experience that boosts patients' state-of-mind, improves their health and quality of life.

At Palmetto Infusion, we believe in creating an experience that goes beyond just a job. It's about being part of something bigger than yourself - a connected group of caretakers who work together to restore health and hope to our patients. We call it The Palmetto Experience and we believe it's what sets us apart from other employers. For our employees, The Palmetto Experience means we serve and support people in our purpose to restore health and hope, we build a culture of belonging and collaboration, we deliver on our promise to treat people with respect and empathy, and we strive to embrace change and search for new opportunities.

The Patient Access Liaison is responsible for providing accessible assistance to eligible patients to ensure patients receive essential medications without financial burden. Their role is to aid patients in obtaining and maintaining any available funding assistance for their treatment. The Patient Access Liaison is responsible for streamlining the process of identifying eligible patients, facilitating efficient distribution of free/low-cost medications, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 2 years of experience in case management or medical billing/account resolution OR 1 year of experience in infusion services office or pharmacy setting.
• Proficient at partner programs (i.e.: MS Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to cope with ambiguous changing environment while under pressure in a calm.
• Must be able to work as a team member and develop productive and cooperative working relationships with all members of the Palmetto Infusion team.

Essential Functions:

• Facilitates the enrollment and re-enrollment of Palmetto Infusion patients in manufacturer patient assistance programs.
• Communicates with patients to explain available assistance options and educates both patients and staff on application procedures.
• Ensures patient questionnaires and application forms are fully completed and accurate.
• Assists with gathering financial hardship documentation for evaluation.
• Reviews patient orders to ensure compliance with medication ordering requirements.
• Manages the ordering of initial maintenance and bridge doses of medications.
• Proactively submits renewal orders as they are received.
• Ensures all necessary documents are current and included in the patients' medical record.
• Regularly reviews enrolled patients at least 60-90 days prior to their program expiration.
• Utilizes EMR software exclusively for documenting and communicating patient information.
• Possesses knowledge of insurance terms including copay, coinsurance, and deductibles.

About the Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance
• Additional Voluntary Supplemental Plans
• Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Health Savings Account
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts
• Ramsey SmartDollar Program
• Referral Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Company Holidays

Patient Advocacy Statement: At Palmetto Infusion we believe that patient advocacy is at the heart of everything we do regardless of our roles within the organization. Each member of our team is dedicated to putting the needs and well-being of our patients first. Whether we're working directly with patients or supporting them behind the scenes our commitment to being a compassionate advocate is paramount. We understand that every interaction, every decision, and every effort contribute to the quality of care our patients receive. Together we strive to ensure that every individual feels heard, supported, and empowered throughout their healthcare journey. This dedication to patient-centered care is what creates "The Palmetto Experience" a standard of excellence that defines us and enriches the lives of those we serve.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, talk, and hear. There may be prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, reading, as well as driving or riding in transport vehicles. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading distance, computer, and color vision. Talking and hearing are essential to communicate with patients, vendors, and staff.

All employees must uphold the confidentiality of protected health information and follow all HIPAA policies. This position has access to sensitive information and a breach of information may be grounds for immediate termination. We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.