Medication Assistance Program Advocate - Atrium Pharmacy

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Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.

We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full- and part-time employees (minimum of 20 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.

Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years.

All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting.

The Medication Assistance Program Advocate will be responsible for coordinating the application process for medications for low income, uninsured and uninsured patients directly with the pharmaceutical companies. Position will work collaboratively with Billings Clinic nurses, providers and staff and community partners such as Riverstone Health, St. Vincent Healthcare, other participating clinics, etc.

• Supports and models behaviors consistent with the mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and department/service.
• Receives referrals from a variety of sources and initiates a follow-up call to patient/client to complete the medication assistance application. Advises patient/client of required financial documentation requirements and information they will need to provide at their scheduled appointment.
• At the time of the appointment, a financial screening for income verification will be completed first to determine if the patient/client meets the requirements of the program. If the patient/client meets the requirements of the program, an Authorization for Release of Information is signed by the patient/client to participate in the program.
• Completes the application online directly into the Drug Assistant database based on information provided by the patient/client. If requested. Provides copy to patient/client to validate. Verifies information and obtains their signature.
• Initiates a prescription order for each medication being requested for the health care provider to review, validate and sign. Forwards the original applications and the prescription…