Healthcare Associate role involves supporting patients with program-related inquiries, providing essential customer service, and mastering healthcare fundamentals in a structured training program.
About AssistRx Academy
AssistRx Academy is a structured career-launch initiative designed to empower individuals seeking a career change, and those without prior healthcare experience to begin a meaningful career in the healthcare industry.
Through a four-week paid training program, participants receive comprehensive instruction in healthcare operations, patient services, and compliance fundamentals. Upon successful completion of the Academy, participants are offered full-time employment as a Customer Service Representative supporting one of AssistRx’s client programs.
This initiative serves as a gateway to long-term career growth and advancement within AssistRx and the broader healthcare ecosystem.
Position Summary
The Healthcare Associate – AssistRx Academy is a passion-driven customer service role designed for individuals beginning their healthcare career journey. Participants will complete a four-week training and education program focused on healthcare fundamentals, patient support, and compliance requirements.
Following training, Associates provide external customer service support by receiving and responding to program-related inquiries, assisting with pharmacy benefit investigations, and supporting patients and providers while handling Protected Health Information (PHI). This role works under close supervision with clearly defined tasks and performance expectations.
Successful candidates demonstrate professionalism, empathy, patience, and a people-first mindset in all interactions.
Academy Training Focus (4 Weeks)
Participants will complete instructor-led and hands-on training covering:
Healthcare industry fundamentals and AssistRx program operations
Rules and regulations related to handling Protected Health Information (PHI)
Pharmacy benefit structures and benefit investigation processes
Differences between Commercial Insurance and Government Insurance programs
Customer service best practices, call handling, and de-escalation techniques
Systems navigation and documentation standards
Completion of the Academy is required for conversion into a full-time Healthcare Associate role.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Provide accurate, timely, and professional customer service support to patients, providers, and partners
Respond to inbound inquiries related to healthcare programs and pharmacy benefit investigations
Guide callers through program requirements and next steps
De-escalate and resolve customer concerns with empathy and professionalism
Collaborate with other call center representatives to improve service quality and consistency
Maintain compliance with HIPAA and internal data protection standards
Document interactions accurately within designated systems
Perform other related duties as assigned
Career Path & Growth
Completion of AssistRx Academy positions Associates for ongoing development and advancement within Patient Solutions and other AssistRx career pathways, including senior customer service roles, quality, training, and leadership opportunities.
Requirements
Benefits
Supportive, progressive, fast-paced environment
Competitive pay structure
Matching 401(k) with immediate vesting
Medical, dental, vision, life, & short-term disability insurance
Why Choose AssistRx:
Preloaded PTO: 100 hours (12.5 days) PTO upon employment, increasing to 140 hours (17.5 days) upon anniversary.
Tenure vacation bonus: $1,000 upon 3-year anniversary and $2,500 upon 5-year anniversary.
Impactful Work: Join a team that is at the forefront of revolutionizing healthcare by improving patient access to essential medications.
Flexible Culture: Many associates earn the opportunity to work from home after 120 days. Enjoy a flexible and inclusive work culture that values work-life balance and diverse perspectives.
Career Growth: We prioritize a “promote from within mentality”. We invest in our employees' growth and development via our Advance Gold program, offering opportunities to expand skill sets and advance within the organization.
Innovation: Contribute to the development of groundbreaking solutions that address complex challenges in the healthcare industry.
Collaborative Environment: Work alongside talented professionals who are dedicated to collaboration, learning, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Tell your friends about us! If hired, receive a $750 referral bonus!
Wondering how we recognize our employees for delivering best in class results? Here are some of the awards that our employees receive throughout the year!
#TransformingLives Honor: This quarterly award program is a peer to peer honor that recognizes and highlights some of the amazing ways that our team members are transforming lives for patients on a daily basis.
Values Award: This quarterly award program recognizes individuals who exhibit one, or many, of our core company values; Excellence, Winning, Respect, Inspiration, and Teamwork.
Vision Award: This annual award program recognizes an individual who has gone above and beyond to support the AssistRx vision to transform lives through access to therapy.
AssistRx, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors, or any other protected categories protected by federal, state, or local laws.
All offers of employment with AssistRx are conditional based on the successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Sponsorship and/or work authorization is not available for this position.
AssistRx does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or any other vendor services. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of AssistRx and no fee will be paid in the event of a hire.
Advance Gold program for growth
We invest in our employees' growth and development via our Advance Gold program, offering opportunities to expand skill sets and advance within the organization.
Work from home after 120 days
Many associates earn the opportunity to work from home after 120 days.
Health Insurance
Medical, dental, vision, life, & short-term disability insurance.
Tenure vacation bonus
Tenure vacation bonus: $1,000 upon 3-year anniversary and $2,500 upon 5-year anniversary.
Paid Time Off
Preloaded PTO: 100 hours (12.5 days) PTO upon employment, increasing to 140 hours (17.5 days) upon anniversary.
AssistRx delivers an integrated technology solution that connects pharmaceutical manufacturers with prescribers, patients, and providers to streamline the prescribing process for specialty therapies. By combining real-time therapy visibility, enrollment support, and adherence tools, we enhance patient access and outcomes while offering a flexible platform that adapts to industry standards.
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