Research Assistant at Abarca Health

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

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$20,500 – $27,000Compensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

High School or GED Equivalent
1-3 years healthcare experience
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds
Ability to work the hours specified

Responsibilities

Reviews the patient record to correctly identify and interpret the required data and accurately transcribes into electronic capture systems
Performs literature review as directed
Updates research databases with pertinent patient information to document completed research procedures, pharmacy dispensing and research staff workload, among others
Assists research department with daily tasks needed to maintain a quality research program
Prepares lab kits, processes, and ships specimens to local or reference labs
Enters patient data into a variety of computer based systems
Preps for tumor boards
Requests anonymized copies of imaging studies and uploads to central reviewer system
Creates study checklists using the study calendar of events
Scans research related documents into the electronic medical records
Makes copies of appropriate paperwork for patients chart
Maintains computer appointment scheduling and follows department scheduling policies/parameters
Prints reports/protocols, makes copies, maintains incoming and outgoing fax transactions and phone calls
Prepares research charts, filing, ordering supplies, sorting and distributing mail, monitor / auditor requests
Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles
Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship
Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE)
Maintain confidentiality
Work effectively in a team environment
Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards

Skills

Data Entry

Literature Review

Patient Data Management

Electronic Medical Records

Scheduling

Specimen Tracking

Documentation

Data Functions

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters

2005Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

HealthcareIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

PTO

Parental leave

Work flexibility

Health insurance

Wellness stipend

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Leadership development programs

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Pharmacy and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company.

Growing focus on specialty drugs may require platform adaptation.

Shift towards price transparency could pressure Abarca's pricing models.

Differentiation

Abarca Health's Darwin platform is highly adaptable and user-friendly.

The company offers innovative programs like Triple S en Casa for home delivery.

Abarca Health ensures compliance with ever-changing healthcare regulations.

Upsides

Abarca transitioned two million members to Darwin in 18 months, showing operational efficiency.

Collaboration with Blue Shield of California boosts Abarca's reputation in the PBM sector.

Recognition as a top IT workplace attracts top talent, driving innovation.

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