Vertex

Biotechnology

FieldReimbursementManagerKidney

$136–204k San Francisco, California, United States; San Jose, California, United States; Sacramento, California, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Field Reimbursement Manager - Kidney at Vertex. Skills: Reimbursement education, Patient access, Payer policies. Establish connections with key nephrology office personnel. Support patient access to prescribed medications”

Industry & Context.

Biotechnology
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting; Problem solving

Eligibility Requirements

Travel 50-70%, On-site education, Virtual education

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum 5+ years’ experience in sales, reimbursement, market access, specialty pharmacy, patient services, or field-based access roles, Deep understanding of benefits investigations, PA processes, appeals, coverage policies, and payer ecosystems, Payer knowledge and in-depth understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance plans, Valid driver's license, Ability to meet safe driving requirements, Ability to satisfy and meet all health care industry representative credentialing requirements

Nice to Have

Advanced degree in business, healthcare, social services is a plus

What You'll Do.

Establish connections with key nephrology office personnel

Support patient access to prescribed medications

Partner with case management team

Address escalated access issues

Ensure coordinated handoffs

Support timely patient access to Vertex medicine

Educate offices on affordability pathways

Provide timely follow-up on case status

Ensure offices understand insurance documentation requirements

Maintain understanding of commercial and government prescription insurance

Maintain understanding of payer trends

Conduct on-site and virtual in-services

Deliver compliant education on regional payer policies

Deliver education on formulary updates

Deliver education on coverage nuances

Deliver education on PA/medical exception criteria

Deliver education on coding/billing

Deliver education on documentation requirements

Deliver education on distribution pathways

Deliver education on hub services

Deliver education on enrollment processes

Deliver education on reimbursement workflows

Conduct on-site and virtual training

Independently manage a multistate geographic region

Prioritize accounts based on patient need

Prioritize accounts based on payer dynamics

Prioritize accounts based on KPSP demand

Adapt engagement with prescribing HCP offices

Develop territory engagement plans

Minimize patient-specific access barriers

Adhere to strict non-promotional guidelines

Maintain confidentiality of patient health information

Act in compliance with all laws

Act in compliance with regulations

Act in compliance with Vertex company policies

Apply program business rules

Apply work instructions

Deliver consistent patient experience

Deliver compliant customer experience

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Provider office staff; Internal PSP teams; Vendor teams

Communication Scope

Training; Relationship-building

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