Franciscan Health·Munster, Indiana
The coordinator manages Prescription Assistance Programs to help uninsured or underinsured patients obtain medications through grants, manufacturer programs, or copay cards. They are responsible for determining eligibility, completing documentation, and maintaining compliance for audits.
Franciscan Health Munster Campus 701 Superior Ave Munster, Indiana 46321 The Patient Assistance Pharmacy Coordinator is responsible for coordinating Prescription Assistance Programs (PAPs) to assist qualified uninsured or underinsured patients, to obtain medication assistance via manufacturer programs, grants, or copay assistance cards. This position interacts with patients and healthcare providers to determine PAP eligibility, and completes the required documentation to support patient assistance applications.
Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. MONDAY-FRIDAY 730AM-4PM CST. NO HOLIDAYS AND NO WEEKENDS.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Coordinate patient assistance programs for uninsured and underinsured patients Obtain necessary documents for procuring free drugs, grants or copay assistance cards Maintain all the required documents for compliance and audit. Stay current with patient assistance programs Recommend purchases based on contract pricing, knowledge of vendors, and insurance benefits.
Required High School Diploma/GED 3 years Pharmacy Experience Preferred 2 years Medication Purchasing Preferred Pharmacy Technician, State Cert (PHT) - State Licensing Board Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certification - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Licensed Social Worker (LSW) - State Licensing Board TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: Never or Rarely EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity. Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
Candidates must have a High School Diploma/GED and 3 years of pharmacy experience. Preferred qualifications include pharmacy technician certification (PTCB/State), medication purchasing experience, or a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) credential.
Market context
Indiana pharmacy openings often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed pharmacists who can step into patient-facing, compliance-heavy work with limited ramp-up. These roles are competitive when they ask for a PharmD, an active unrestricted license, and experience in managed care or MTM, especially if bilingual English-Spanish communication is preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to managed care and MTM experience.
