Field Access Specialist, Neuroscience - Chicago, IL

About AbbVie
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The Neuroscience Field Access Specialist (FAS) acts as an alternative in-office resource that is available to address HCP questions about patient access.  The FAS calls directly on HCP offices in their assigned, specific geography to answer questions about patient access & reimbursement in support of the AbbVie Neuroscience portfolio.  The FAS provides expertise on coverage and common access and reimbursement challenges affecting AbbVie Neuroscience products.  The FAS responsibilities include educating on the access and reimbursement support tools available from Abbvie, advising HCPs on patient prescription status and program eligibility, and educating HCP offices on payer processes and procedures. 

Specific Responsibilities:

• Educate HCPs on patient support programs, including access and reimbursement support tools and services
• Educate on product-specific acquisition and access options such as specialty pharmacy networks and specialty distribution  
• Educate on resources available to address access issues
• Provide local expertise in regards to national/regional payor policies in order to educate providers on payer issues, coding changes, and appropriate claims submission processes
• Liaise with Abbvie’s Access and Reimbursement support center to update HCPs on Rx status and program eligibility
• Report back payer trends related for approved products to Patient Services and MHC account management teams  
• Establish and maintain relationships with appropriate providers within territory
• Remain current on key managed care, reimbursement, and policy activities

Qualifications

Qualifications:

*Level of the role will be determined based on candidate experience level. 

• Grade 18
• At least 3 years of experience in Neuroscience with experience in Managed Health Care, Payer Account Management, and/or Access and Reimbursement
• Thorough understanding of the technical payer policy processes, systems and requirements for coverage, coding and payment for specialty medicines
• Demonstrated understanding of the rules, regulations and risks associated with provision of reimbursement support services
• Strong understanding and ability to communicate technical elements of coding and billing requirements at the National and Regional level across all settings of care
• Comprehensive understanding of Parts A, B, C and D or Medicare and associated reimbursement dynamics
• Strong understanding of drug acquisition and dispensing in the Neuroscience space (Specialty Pharmacies, Specialty Distributors and white-bagging, etc.)
• Strong understanding of access and reimbursement support service centers and how to effectively interact in a compliant fashion
• Excellent territory and account management skills
• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid driver’s license

Additional Grade 19 Qualifications

5 or more years of industry experience in access and reimbursement or account management

Extensive experience educating others on payer processes, requirement for coverage, and other access related situations for specialty medicines

Strong track record of leadership within current role

 

Significant Work Activities
Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment
Travel
Yes, 75 % of the Time
Job Type
Experienced
Schedule
Full-time
Job Level Code
M
Equal Employment Opportunity
At AbbVie, we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop new and innovative solutions for patients. As an equal opportunity employer we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.