Amy kahr
@amykahr
Patient access coordinator and medical assistant specializing in prior authorizations and patient education.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a patient-focused Patient Access Coordinator and Certified Medical Assistant with extensive experience managing prior authorizations, scheduling complex treatments like Botox and CGRP therapies, and educating patients about copay assistance programs. I have led teams to coordinate medication deliveries, process disability paperwork, and ensure timely access to care across multiple clinic sites.
My background includes hands-on clinical skills (EKG, venipuncture, injections), proficiency with EPIC EMR and Microsoft Office, and experience presenting medical information to office staff nationally. I bring strong problem-solving, multitasking, and interpersonal skills to roles that require coordination between specialty pharmacies, providers, and patients.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Patient Access Coordinator
Diamond Headache Clinic
Dec 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Process CGRP and Botox authorizations and schedule deliveries across multiple clinic sites; educate patients on copay assistance and calculate patient payments to improve access to therapy.
Director of Patient Access
Diamond Headache Clinic
Sep 2016 - Jul 2021 (4 years 10 months)
Led a team processing prior authorizations for medications and procedures, coordinated medication deliveries, and managed disability paperwork to ensure timely patient access to care.
AMTraveled nationally presenting factual product education on Aimovig to medical office staff in accordance with Amgen guidelines to support product awareness.
Certified Medical Assistant
Diamond Headache Clinic
Nov 2012 - Sep 2016 (3 years 10 months)
Performed clinical duties including vitals, EKGs, venipuncture, injections and procedure setup (Botox, nerve blocks), and supported physician workflow to improve patient throughput.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
National Association of Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives
Certificate, Pharmacology/Pharmaceutical Sales
2023 - 2023
Completed the Pharmacology/Pharmaceutical Sales Training Program and obtained CNPR certification (CNPR Number 698512023).
Everest College Burr Ridge
Diploma, Medical Assisting
2008 - 2009
Completed Medical Assistant program at Everest College Burr Ridge.
Argo Community High School
High School Diploma, General Secondary Education
2002 - 2006
High school diploma from Argo Community High School.
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Location
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