Patient Navigator in Tempe, AZ or East Hanover, NJ (11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. EST or 9:00 a.m. - 6 p.m. EST) (2 openings)

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Interact directly with Health Care Providers, Office Contacts, patients and/or their caregivers via telephonic support and act as a single point of contact and voice for patients regarding their case status and progression to treatment.
• Educate HCPs and patients around the requirement(s) of the pre-treatment patient diagnostic or other clinical preparation (clinical requirements such as ECG, vaccines, REMS requirements etc.) to ensure that patient is ready for prescribed treatment. Handle complex interactions and/or cases as it pertains to navigating treatment preparation (per above) and logistics with exceptional customer service.
• Learn and utilize protocols to respond to customer phone, chat, fax, SMS / text, mail, and e-mail inquiries as well as other communication channels in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Professionally and compliantly interact with customers, relevant Novartis associates, NPS field counterparts, and other external contacts during inbound and outbound phone calls.
• Provide guidance to physician office staff and patients on how to complete and submit all necessary program applications in a timely manner.
• Manage assigned cases throughout the patient journey; perform proper and timely escalation, tracking, triage and follow-up where required.
• Handle complex interactions and/or cases as it pertains to navigating insurances, specialty pharmacies and financial assistance with exceptional customer service.
• Educate patients via on-going support resources and information relating to Novartis therapies as prescribed by an HCP, including access offerings, disease state and relevant dosing/administration, treatment reminders within the established guidelines of approved call cadence guides and work instructions.
• Adhere to call guides, job aides and work instructions for case processing and case cadence.
• Adhere to Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), productivity, and quality metrics.
• Leverage dual monitors and technological solutions to support Case Management activities.
• Accurately and concisely document all interactions to inform cross-functional partners on the relevant status details.
• Promptly and courteously respond to tasks and notifications from PSC counterparts.
• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of data requires a review of a variety of factors. Exercises judgement within defined standard operating procedures to determine appropriate action.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member, typically with minimal instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.
• Extensive knowledge of HIPAA regulations and follows all company policies.
• As applicable, raise innovative ideas which will drive improved efficiency and effectiveness of customer service to Supervisors.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree required

[Active Nursing Degree (RN, NP, PA) licensure in state in which he/she resides] [Advanced degree (e.g. RPh, PharmD, RN,PA)

• Travel requirements:
  • Travel requirements:
    • This job requires you live within 90 miles of the East Hanover, NJ or Tempe, AZ site of Novartis
    • Proximity and ability to commute to work onsite in East Hanover, NJ or Tempe, AZ as required by our hybrid model and for occasional meetings or events. To be scheduled at the discretion of the business. Onsite expectations one week per month and occasional meetings or training as needed.
    • Travel: Up to 30% required

• Other Work Requirements:
  • When working from home, a quiet dedicated space with internet/WiFi service or the ability to obtain such service where the employee can work without interruption
  • Ability to work the scheduled work hours, which generally will be a 9-hour shift with two paid rest breaks and an unpaid lunch break; Working schedule is either 9:00 am EST - 6:00 pm EST or 11:00 am EST - 8:00 PM EST
  • Must allow for some flexibility on scheduled hours, including weekday and/or weekend overtime if required

For Patient Support Center (PSC) Roles with a Dedicated Training Period: The individual hired for this role will be required to successfully complete initial training, including passing simulations and become certified to do the role.

Required Experience:

• Previous 5+ years of experience in a specialty pharmacy, medical insurance, reimbursement hub experience, physician's office, healthcare setting, and/or insurance background preferred
• 3+ years of experience working with Complex Specialty products in a pharmaceutical/healthcare setting required (such as Biologics, Medical Devices, Oncology, Transplant, Infusion, Rare Disease, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal, telephone and verbal communication skills, including the ability to project warmth and compassion while effectively and efficiently conveying information.
• Excellent written communication skills include the ability to interpret, capture and document the essence of and next steps for customer conversations in a clear and cogent way.
• Must follow oral and written directions
• Ability to multitask and balance multiple priorities at once.
• Detail oriented and highly organized
• Computer literacy in with email, video conferencing systems, and data entry/case management systems

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working with Salesforce or other CRM platforms
• Strong business acumen
• Oncology, disease state or Rare Disease
• [Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS)]
• [Bi-lingual, Spanish speaking preferred (as needed)]

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $77,000.00 and $143,000.00 year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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