Sam Smothers Email & Phone Number

Great Plains

Midwest

- Reimbursement and Access support for multiple specialty injectable products in the Urology, Orthopedic, and Pediatric Endocrinology specialties.- Strong emphasis on Buy and Bill as well as Specialty Pharmacy Channels.- FRM Specialty Pharmacy Liason focused on Specialty Pharmacy operations/process.2018 & 2019 COE Award recipient

Arkansas

Development and Execution of company strategies with regional and national accounts. Implementation of brand directives while collaborating with Managed Care Plans and Integrated Delivery Networks to develop specific plans for accounts in Arkansas. Worked strategically with large health systems to facilitate access to patient education programs and.

Secured and maintained favorable formulary access for Synagis and FluMist among commercial payers, managed and fee-for-service Medicaid, IDNs and GPOs in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, and Illinois. Supported and educated Field Reimbursement team on payer coverage and prior authorization process for buy and bill and Specialty Pharmacy distribution.

Developed KOLs and speakers within pediatric and academic settings. Developed and lead implementation of identification and discharge protocol within Level 2 and 3 NICUs. Led initiative to expand coverage criteria within state Medicaid program and only children’s hospital in Arkansas. Educated physician and office staff on identifying appropriate high-risk.

Effectively promoted Pediatric Specialty injectable product with clinical expertise. Assisted office in developing and implementing identification and dosing protocols. Problem solving with internal, external and co-promotional partners related to reimbursement, coverage and office logistics.

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

• Oversaw day-to-day operations of Home Infusion Pharmacy, including referral evaluation and interacting with referral sources. Reported to Senior Vice-President of operations.
• Consistently acted as clinical liaison for marketing staff, by providing in-services and specific patient follow-up with case manager and referring physicians.
• Built staff training program and redesigned process to elevate standard of care.
• Transitioned to Sales role in 1999 to expand coverage area and enhance clinical support of marketing department.

Provided direct patient care receiving a variety of home infusion therapies including, Antibiotics, chemotherapy, and pain management. Responsibilities included extensive education of patients and family on disease state and prescribed therapy administration, continual assessment and reporting to physician and case manager. Promoted to Director of.

Bachelor’S Degree, Nursing

Registered Nurse