Patient Support Supervisor

🌟 Patient Support Supervisor (Specialty Pharmacy) 📍 Location: Remote – supporting Northeast (EST Zone) 🚀 About the Role Shields Health Solutions is seeking a Patient Support Supervisor to lead a high-performing team within our Patient Support Center. This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated, service-oriented leader with a background in pharmacy or healthcare operations who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment. The ideal candidate is a results-driven self-starter who is passionate about patient care, team development, and operational excellence, with proven experience managing front-line employees and driving performance. 💼 Position Summary The Patient Support Supervisor is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing daily operations of a Patient Support team and ensuring patients receive medications efficiently, accurately, and on time. This role partners closely with internal teams and hospital stakeholders to: Meet service level agreements (SLAs) Ensure adoption of best practices Drive team performance, engagement, and development 🔑 Key Responsibilities 👥 Team Leadership & Operations Lead, coach, and manage a team of Patient Support Associates to ensure medication adherence, prior authorization completion, and financial assistance support Provide ongoing performance management, training, and mentorship Manage staffing, scheduling, PTO, and time reporting (ADP) Step in to support workload during peak or short-staffed periods 🏥 Patient & Partner Coordination Ensure patients receive medications on time and without barriers Partner with hospital/clinic stakeholders through regular meetings and collaboration calls Maintain strong working relationships with pharmacy and clinical teams 📊 Workflow & Performance Management Monitor and ensure achievement of service level metrics and quality standards Conduct audits, oversee system workflows, and manage responsiveness to incoming requests Establish and optimize workflows between Patient Support, liaison teams, and clinical integration teams 🔄 Process Improvement & Support Identify and implement operational improvements and best practices Support data, analytics, contracting, and special projects Provide troubleshooting, guidance, and issue resolution for team members and partners ⚙️ Administrative & Coordination Assist with hiring, onboarding, training coordination, and system access setup Maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient and business data ✅ Qualifications 📜 Licensure & Experience Active Pharmacy Technician license/registration (state-specific) National certification (CPhT) required 3+ years pharmacy technician experience (specialty pharmacy preferred) Prior leadership experience (formal or informal) strongly preferred 🎓 Education High School Diploma or GED (required) Bachelor’s degree (preferred or in progress) Leadership/management training (preferred) 💡 Skills & Competencies Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills Ability to influence, collaborate, and drive results across teams Solid operational and analytical skills; ability to identify trends and improve performance Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word (data analysis, reporting) Experience with pharmacy/EMR systems (Willow, QS1, RX30 preferred) Highly organized, detail-oriented, and patient-focused Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality 🌍 Additional Requirements Ability to lead both remote and on-site teams Willingness to travel up to 20% (if outside core locations) 🎯 Why Join Shields? 🌱 Fast-growing leader in specialty pharmacy ❤️ Mission-driven, patient-first culture 📈 Strong career growth and leadership development opportunities 🤝 Collaborative and supportive environment 🔍 SEO Keywords Patient Support Supervisor, Pharmacy Supervisor, Specialty Pharmacy, Pharmacy Technician Supervisor, Healthcare Operations, Patient Access, Prior Authorization, Medication Adherence, Care Coordination, Patient Support Center, Pharmacy Team Lead California residents employed by or applying for work at Shields have certain privacy rights. Please review our: California Workforce Privacy Notice and Privacy Policy. By providing your mobile number, you agree to receive text messages from Shields Health Solutions related to job opportunities, interview scheduling, and recruiting updates. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time by replying 'STOP.' Consent is not a condition of employment. Shields Health Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Apply To This Job