Specialist, Insurance II

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.

The Insurance Specialist II acts as the primary point of contact for Health Care Providers (HCPs) and patients

when addressing complicated patient access challenges. This position will be a subject matter expert in

insurance, prior authorizations, best-in-class customer service, and alternate funding options . The position

addresses issues and concerns to provide HCPs and patients with accurate explanations of patients’ medical

and/or pharmacy benefits, financial assistance, and access questions. Additionally, this position enables the

productivity of the broader access team by building, maintaining and providing access to the insurance

intelligence.

Responsibilities

Provide subject matter expertise and best-in-class customer service for all inbound and outbound customer

calls to drive first call resolution. Provide insurance coverage, verification details prior authorization statues

and alternate funding options for existing and newly launched products. Provide offices with current plan

forms, portals, and websites for prior authorizations and appeal submissions. Clearly communicate and

educate customers on results of the investigation

Investigate and problem solve for patients experiencing escalated issues such as disadvantaged or complex

access, savings card/copay card challenges or non-preferred formulary issues. Where necessary, complete a

benefit investigation, contact the HCP and/or patient or potentially the filling pharmacy or payor.

Quickly learn and execute business process and system changes for all drugs and channel sources as

applicable. Maintain an understanding of current business procedures, deviations, and case processing for all

brands and channel sources for Insurance Specialist I role to support as needed.

Documents information in the appropriate system of recordand formats. Accurately communicate insurance

details to HCP and patients via phone, other electronic communication methods and fax, as per established

policies and procedures.

Identify potential Adverse Event situations for reporting to Pharmacovigilance ensuring AbbVie meets FDA

regulations.

Support changing business priorities by being flexible in executing or overseeing completion of specific

tasks to support the patients, products, or services we provide for all current and new products.

Work cross-functionally to identify and share opportunities for process and productivity improvements.

Liaise between healthcare providers, insurance companies, AbbVie Patient Access Support field rep.s,

Ambassadors, filling pharmacies and patients to administer the Patient Support Service programs. Educate

healthcare providers, AbbVie Patient Access Support field representatives, filling pharmacies, and patients

on access processes specific to their patient's insurance plan.

Meet or exceed department standards relative to performance metrics. Maintain a work environment that

upholds privacy standards required by law and AbbVie policy.

Act as a resource for the Training department including providing support for training curriculum and new

hires. Provide side by side coaching and assistance for Insurance Specialist Level 1s. Successfully complete

role based training requirements, including passing certifications and competency assessments prior to

conclusion of training period.

Understand and comply with all required training, including adherence to federal, state, and local laws, SPII

policies and guidelines, and the policies and procedures of AbbVie Access Support and AbbVie. Perform

additional tasks, activities, and projects as deemed necessary by management

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Degree preferred.; 2-4 years of work experience in a healthcare or reimbursement setting, previous experience in a call center environment, healthcare office, or specialty pharmacy preferred.; Must have a thorough understanding and knowledge of commercial and government pharmacy and medical insurance programs, billing, alternate funding resources, reimbursement processes, prior authorization and appeal filings, and specialty pharmacy operations.; Must be experienced and knowledgeable in Medicare Part D, Medicaid and alternate funding resources, private payers, pharmacy benefits, and medical benefits.; Demonstrated ability to lead and participate within a team, manage multiple priorities and meet associated timelines while maintaining accuracy. Proven leadership skills.; Professional written and verbal communication skills are required.; Ability to maintain a positive service image at all times even when dealing with challenging issues and unsatisfied customers.; Demonstrated strong, accurate technical skills. Must be detail oriented.; Proven organizational and problem-solving skills, elevating to management when appropriate.; Skilled with the use of the Microsoft Office suite, and the ability to use and effectively learn and navigate other computer systems.