Patient Access Liaison - Tepezza - Columbus, Ohio

• Serve as a resource on patient access and reimbursement for infused and specialty therapies.  

• Assist patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers in navigating insurance benefits, prior authorization requirements, and reimbursement processes.  

• Support the identification and resolution of access challenges, including coverage questions, prior authorization barriers, and denied claims.  

• Provide education regarding coding and billing considerations relevant to therapy access.  

• Develop relationships with patients and caregivers through phone, virtual, and in-person engagement.  

• Secure written or electronic patient HIPAA authorization within assigned geography.  

• Assess individual patient needs and provide education and resources that support access to therapy.  

• Educate patients on coverage considerations and the steps required to obtain prior authorization.  

• Provide information regarding co-pay assistance programs, national foundations, and free drug programs when appropriate.  

• Educate physician offices and sites of care on therapy coverage pathways and reimbursement processes.  

• Provide information regarding common prior authorization requirements, coding considerations, and billing practices.  

• Support healthcare providers and infusion centers in navigating reimbursement questions related to patient cases.  

• Investigate patient access challenges before and after infusion.  

• Support physician offices and sites of care in reviewing denied claims and identifying potential next steps.  

• Escalate complex or systemic reimbursement issues to appropriate internal stakeholders.  

• Partner with internal stakeholders including Market Access, Medical Affairs, Advocacy, Case Managers, and Site of Care teams to support patient access initiatives.  

• Coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure appropriate resources are available to support patient access.  

• Share field insights regarding payer policies and reimbursement challenges.  

• Adhere to company policies, compliance guidance, and applicable to federal, state, and local regulations.  

• Ensure activities align with HIPAA privacy requirements and internal compliance guidelines.  

• Report adverse events and product complaints through established pharmacovigilance processes.  

• Maintain accurate documentation of activities and interactions in Amgen’s internal system.  

Doctorate degree   

OR  

Master’s degree and 2 years of patient services and/or access and reimbursement experience  

OR  

Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of patient services and/or access and reimbursement experience  

OR  

Associate’s degree and 8 years of patient services and/or access and reimbursement experience  

OR  

High school diploma / GED and 10 years of patient services and/or access and reimbursement experience  

Doctorate degree and 2 years of patient services, and/or access and reimbursement, experience 

OR 

Master's degree and 4 years of patient services, and/or access and reimbursement, experience 

OR 

Bachelor's degree and 6 years of patient services, and/or access and reimbursement, experience 

• Experience supporting buy-and-bill or infused pharmaceutical therapies  

• Rare disease or orphan drug experience  

• Clinical background such as nursing or allied health  

• Understanding of reimbursement processes including prior authorization, appeals, and denied claims management  

• Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines and FDA regulatory requirements  

• Familiarity with internal and OIG compliance guidelines  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills  

• Ability to manage complex patient situations and resolve access barriers  

• Experience working in cross-functional field teams  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM, AI and relevant systems  

• Access and reimbursement knowledge  

• Prior authorization processes  

• Healthcare reimbursement systems  

• Coding and billing awareness  

• Patient support program knowledge  

• Compliance and privacy requirements  

• Learning agility  

• Decision quality  

• Stakeholder engagement  

• Ability to respond rapidly to urgent access needs to prevent treatment delays or lapses  

• Ability to operate effectively in matrix field environments  

• Travel up to 50%, including occasional overnight and weekend commitments  

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

The annual base salary range is from $158,394 -$185,578 for Level 5 , $164,276 - $ 222,256 for Level 6. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities including:

• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

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Application deadline

Amgen's application deadline is 10/23/2026; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.