Patient Support Specialist
Valeris is a fully integrated life sciences commercialization partner that provides comprehensive solutions that span the entire healthcare value chain. Formed by the merger of PharmaCord and Mercalis, Valeris revolutionizes the path from life sciences innovation to real-life impact to build a world in which every patient gets the care they need. Valeris works on behalf of life sciences companies to improve the patient experience so that patients can access and adhere to critical medications. Backed by proven industry expertise, a deep commitment to patient care, the latest technology, and exceptionally talented team members, Valeris provides the data and strategic insights, patient support services and healthcare provider engagement tools to help life sciences companies successfully commercialize new products. Valeris provides commercialization solutions to more than 500 life sciences customers and has provided access and affordability support to millions of patients. The company is headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina and Jeffersonville, Indiana.
A typical day in this role will include ownership of your patients cases from initiation to closure to include; benefit investigations, prior authorizations / denial appeals, determining financial qualifications for assistance programs and assisting patients or other callers/stakeholders through resolution (via email, inbound/outbound calls and using our patented technology, PharmaCord Lynk) by using your critical thinking skills and your knowledge of the program and industry rules and standards. This role requires a high level of ownership, attention to detail and patient focus and will put your problem-solving skills to the test!
Key Responsibilities:
- Relationship Management
- Communications
- Inbound Call Management
- Personalized Case Management
- Benefit Verification:
- Patient Assistance:
Qualifications:
- Detail oriented
- Professional telephone etiquette
- Self-awareness of your own emotions and the potential impact on others
- Basic computer knowledge
- Ability to multitask effectively
- Ability to recognize emotions and their effects
- Sureness about self-worth and capabilities
- Manage disruptive impulses
- Maintain standards of honesty and integrity
- Takes responsibility for performance
- Adapts and handles change with flexibility
- Is innovative and open to new ideas
- Achievement driven; constant striving to improve or to meet a standard of excellence
- Aligns with the goals of the group or organization
- Ready to take initiative and act on opportunities
- Be optimistic and pursue goals persistently despite obstacles and setbacks
- Be service oriented and anticipate, recognize and meet needs of others, including patients and care partners
- Clear and concise communication
- Positive attitude!
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Customer service and/or healthcare industry experience is preferred
- Bi-lingual in English and Spanish or Chinese/Mandarin is a plus
- This is an office-based position, the ability to sit for extended periods of time is necessary
- Although very minimal, flexibility to travel as needed is preferred
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time, use hands to type, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Prefer candidates who can type at least 35 words per minute with 97% accuracy.
- Although very minimal, flexibility to travel as needed is preferred.
- This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc.
Why Work for Valeris?
- Medical, dental, and vision plans, including HSA- and FSA-eligible options, with Valeris contributing toward premium costs
- Additional health support, including telehealth and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
- Company match on Health Savings Account contributions
- Free Basic Life and AD&D coverage equal to your annual earnings, with a minimum of $50,000 and a maximum of $300,000
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability coverage, with the option to purchase Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% match on the first 5% you contribute, with immediate vesting
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave to support work-life balance
- Team members receive nine paid holidays plus two floating holidays
- Opportunities for advancement in a company that supports personal and professional growth
- A challenging, stimulating work environment that encourages new ideas
- Work for a company that values diversity and makes deliberate efforts to create an inclusive workplace
- A mission-driven, inclusive culture where your work makes a meaningful impact