Support Services Specialist

4 weeks ago


Iowa City, Iowa, United States The University Of Iowa Full time
Job Summary

The University of Iowa Healthcare, Downtown Campus is seeking a highly skilled Support Services Specialist to provide prescription support services for patients. This role requires strong computer skills, attention to detail, and excellent customer service skills.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement plans of care responsive to patient/family concerns, health care status, available resources, and age-specific problems.
  • Conduct daily triaging of program referrals and perform social work financial assessments with patient and/or family involvement.
  • Develop benefit assistance plans with patients and/or families that reflect identified problems and incorporate age-related issues.
  • Adjust plans specific to age- and diagnosis-related issues and help patients/families identify their financial resources.
  • Provide benefit assistance services responsive to identified problems and demonstrate knowledge of entitlement and categorical programs resources for age- and diagnosis-related issues.
  • Communicate with resources and company programs regarding patient status and progress and demonstrate respect for all members of the University community.
  • Represent the interests of the University and of Care Coordination Division leadership in the use of resources to meet service and productivity demands within unit goals and budgets.
Requirements
  • Completion of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Previous experience (typically 6-12 months) in clinical social work or pharmacy-related experience.
  • Must be certified, or qualify to be certified, as a Pharmacy Support Person by the Iowa Pharmacy Board to perform nontechnical pharmacy duties assigned by the pharmacist.
  • Experience and proficiency with computer software applications (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) or comparable programs.
  • Strong attention to detail and proven ability to gather and analyze data and keep accurate records.
  • Self-motivated with initiative to seek out additional responsibilities and tasks along with generating suggestions for improving workflow.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills, active listening skills, and the ability to maintain professionalism while handling difficult situations.
  • Demonstrate effective problem-solving abilities and meets challenges with resourcefulness.
  • Familiarity with medical terminology.
Desired Qualifications
  • Care coordination experience or case management skills in a healthcare setting as part of an interdisciplinary team including experience utilizing an electronic medical record to assist with management of non-adherence, post-care follow-up, and referrals to appropriate resources.
  • Experience working in a complex hospital system.
  • Experience working in a collaborative team environment.
  • Related experience in Medicaid/TXIX programs, and patient medication assistance.
  • Experience with identifying and navigating financial resources, including insurance coverage options, changes related to the federal and state health programs.
  • Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is desirable.


  • Iowa City, Iowa, United States The University Of Iowa Full time

    Job Title: Support Services SpecialistThe University of Iowa Healthcare is seeking a Support Services Specialist to provide prescription support services for patients. This role requires strong computer skills, attention to detail, and excellent customer service skills.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement plans of care for patientsConduct daily...


  • Iowa City, Iowa, United States Four Oaks Family & Children Services Full time

    Job Summary Four Oaks Family & Children Services is seeking a dedicated Family Support Specialist to join our team. As a Family Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in helping families achieve reunification and maintaining that unity. Your responsibilities will include scheduling appointments, providing transportation assistance, supervising family...


  • Iowa City, Iowa, United States Four Oaks Family & Children Services Full time

    Job SummaryFour Oaks Family & Children Services is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Family Support Specialist to join our team. As a Family Support Specialist, you will play a critical role in providing supportive services to families, enabling children to safely remain with their family, be reunified with their family, and/or achieve alternative...


  • Iowa City, Iowa, United States The University Of Iowa Full time

    Job SummaryThe University of Iowa Healthcare, Downtown Campus is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Support Services Specialist to provide exceptional prescription support services for patients. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of healthcare services.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop...


  • Iowa City, Iowa, United States The University Of Iowa Full time

    Job SummaryThe University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics is seeking a highly skilled Support Services Specialist to join our team in the department of Otolaryngology. This role will play a critical part in providing and supporting balance disorder services, working closely with patients, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders to ensure the effective...


  • Iowa City, Iowa, United States University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics Full time

    Job SummaryThe University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics is seeking a highly skilled Support Services Specialist to join our Otolaryngology department. This role will contribute to providing and supporting balance disorder services, including balance testing, clinical care coordination, and clinical education of health professionals. The ideal candidate will...


  • Iowa City, Iowa, United States Four Oaks Family & Children Services Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Family Support Specialist to join our team at Four Oaks Family & Children Services. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in providing supportive services to families, enabling children to safely remain with their family, be reunified with their family, and/or achieve...

  • Travel Nurse RN

    3 weeks ago


    Iowa City, Iowa, United States HealthCare Support Full time

    Job Title: Travel Nurse RN - Coronary Care SpecialistJob Description:Healthcare Support is seeking a skilled travel nurse RN to fill a CCU - Coronary Care position in Johnson City, New York. This 13-week assignment offers 36 hours of work per week, with a 12-hour night shift schedule. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in this specialty and...

  • IT Support Specialist

    3 weeks ago


    Iowa City, Iowa, United States BrightRidge Full time

    Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented IT Support Specialist to join our team at BrightRidge. As an IT Support Specialist, you will be responsible for assisting with the configuration and distribution of new workstations and laptops, including learning the PDQ Deploy software and Microsoft Deployment System. You will also assist...


  • Iowa City, Iowa, United States Sevita Full time

    Job Title: Caregiver Support SpecialistAt Sevita, we are committed to providing high-quality care and support to individuals with brain, spinal cord, and medically complex injuries, illnesses, and other challenges. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Caregiver Support Specialist to join our team.Job Summary:The Caregiver Support Specialist will...


  • Iowa City, Iowa, United States Leepfrog Technologies Full time

    Job Title: Overnight Software Support SpecialistAt Leepfrog Technologies, we are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Overnight Software Support Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our support team, you will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service to our clients, troubleshooting software and hardware issues, and ensuring...


  • Iowa City, Iowa, United States Hope Haven, Inc. Full time

    Job SummaryHope Haven, Inc. is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Children's Support Specialist to join our team. As a Children's Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in providing support and care to children with disabilities, helping them to reach their full potential and live fulfilling lives.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide individualized support...


  • Iowa City, Iowa, United States Caregiver Inc Full time

    Job Title: Caregiver Support SpecialistAt Caregiver Inc, we are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Caregiver Support Specialist to join our team. As a Direct Support Professional, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead their unique lives with dignity, independence, and inclusion.Key...


  • Iowa City, Iowa, United States Superior Health Consulting Full time

    Job Summary:We are seeking a skilled Clinical Support Specialist to join our team at Superior Health Consulting. As a Clinical Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in providing assessments for physicians and performing supplemental monitoring and optimized detection of cardiovascular, neurological, and metabolic conditions associated with adverse...


  • Iowa City, Iowa, United States Hope Haven, Inc. Full time

    Job SummaryHope Haven, Inc. is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Children's Support Specialist to join our team. As a Direct Support Professional, you will play a vital role in providing support and training to individuals with disabilities, ensuring their physical and mental needs are met.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide individualized support and training...


  • Iowa City, Iowa, United States The University Of Iowa Full time

    Job SummaryThe University of Iowa Healthcare, Downtown Campus is seeking a highly skilled Clinical Support Specialist to provide prescription support services for patients, ensuring effective and efficient delivery of healthcare. This role requires strong computer skills, attention to detail, accurate documentation, and excellent customer service skills.Key...


  • Iowa City, Iowa, United States The University Of Iowa Full time

    Job Summary:The University of Iowa Healthcare, Care Coordination Division is seeking a highly skilled Clinical Support Specialist to provide prescription support services for patients, ensuring effective and efficient delivery of healthcare. This role requires strong computer skills, attention to detail, and excellent customer service skills.Key...


  • Iowa City, Iowa, United States ACT Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Investigative Support Specialist to join our team at ACT. As a key member of our Test Security team, you will play a critical role in supporting the investigation of individual score review matters.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist with maintaining individual score review case files at various stages of the score review...


  • Iowa City, Iowa, United States Mass Markets - MCI Company Full time

    MCI is a leading Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company that specializes in delivering tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of our clients.We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Services Specialist to join our team and contribute to our mission of excellence and innovation.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and...


  • Iowa City, Iowa, United States University of Iowa Full time

    Job SummaryUniversity of Iowa Healthcare is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Clerical Support Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our staffing department, you will be responsible for creating and implementing real-time staffing plans for our 24 inpatient units. This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well...