Danny Tran — Specialty Medication Access Coordinator
Specialty Medication Access Coordinator
Specialty Medication Access Coordinator
Medication Access Coordinator with 5+ years of experience in specialty pharmacy operations, prior authorizations, and reimbursement strategy across multi-specialty clinics. Proven ability to resolve complex insurance denials, optimize therapy initiation timelines, and reduce patient financial burden through assistance programs. Experienced in cross-functional collaboration with providers, PBMs, and specialty pharmacies, with working knowledge of 340B operations and health informatics systems.
Patient Services Advisory Board Member – Priovant Therapeutics Houston, Texas June 2026 (Upcoming)
• Selected to provide expert feedback on patient access and reimbursement workflows supporting specialty therapy launch in dermatomyositis
• Contribute insights on prior authorization, benefits verification, affordability programs, and therapy initiation processes
• Participate in structured advisory discussion with patient services leadership to identify gaps and optimize access program design prior to launch
Led appeals and reimbursement workflows, improving efficiency and reducing delays in therapy initiation
Served as escalation point for complex insurance and reimbursement cases across medical and pharmacy benefits, collaborating with providers, PBMs, and payors
Managed financial assistance programs including manufacturer PAPs and copay support, reducing patient out-of-pocket burden
Trained interdepartmental staff on reimbursement workflows and supported standardization of access processes across teams
Specialty Pharmacy Liaison / Data Entry Certified Pharmacy Technician
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Jan 2023 — Feb 2026 · 3 yrs 2 mos
Full-timeHybrid
Supported specialty medication access across multi-specialty clinics through prior authorizations, appeals, and copay assistance coordination
Collaborated with providers, pharmacists, and specialty pharmacies to improve prescription routing and therapy initiation
Oversaw high-volume prior authorization operations supporting multi-specialty clinics using Epic or PioneerRx and acted as escalation point for complex payer decisions
Supported transition of care initiatives to reduce delays in specialty medication access at discharge
Educated providers and patients on specialty pharmacy services and coordinated refill workflows
Maintained familiarity with 340B operations and supported high-volume prescription processing across multiple specialties
Supported specialty medication access across 15+ therapeutic areas including oncology, transplant, rheumatology, cardiology, infectious disease, endocrinology, and others
Founder / Owner
Curvecruise LLC
Nov 2023 — Present · 2 yrs 10 mos
Full-timeHybrid
Founded and operate a Massachusetts-based vehicle rental business offering cars, motorcycles, motorbikes, and bicycles
Manage all business operations including sourcing, pricing strategy, rentals, and customer service
Coordinate scheduling, rental agreements, and client communications
Maintain compliance, documentation, and state filings for LLC operations
Build and maintain local customer base through service management and repeat business
Certified Pharmacy Technician II / Pharmacy Intern
South Shore Hospital
Feb 2025 — Apr 2026 · 1 yr 3 mos
Full-timeHybrid
Sterile/non-sterile compounding, ADC restocking, unit-dose packaging, and inventory
Code cart management and support for centralized pharmacy services
Collaborated with ED nurses to ensure timely delivery prior to discharge
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Caring Pharmacy
May 2023 — Jun 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos
Full-timeHybrid
Handled data entry, refill calls, and copay assistance using PioneerRx
Coordinated one-shipment medication fulfillment for patient convenience
Outpatient Pharmacy Technician I
Boston Medical Center
Mar 2022 — Oct 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos
Full-timeHybrid
Worked with Epic and NRX, managed inventory, processed claims, and mailed prescriptions
Supported patient counseling, medication preparation, and insurance communications
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
Dec 2020 — May 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos
Full-timeHybrid
Assisted in immunizations (COVID, J&J, Moderna, Pfizer)
Verified prescriptions, processed insurance claims, and managed stock
Counseled patients on medication use and side effects
Skills
Prior Authorizations & Appeals (Pharmacy & Medical Benefit)Specialty Medication Access & Reimbursement StrategyInsurance Denial Resolution & EscalationsPatient Financial Assistance (PAPs, Copay Support Programs)340B Program ExposureEMR Systems: Epic, PioneerRxWorkflow Optimization & Process ImprovementCross-Functional Collaboration (Providers, PBMs, Pharmacies)Data Analysis & Reporting (Excel)
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
Western New England University
Aug 2023 - Aug 2025
Degree
Master of Health Informatics
Northeastern University
Aug 2025 - Present
Degree
Continuation
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Brockton High School
Jan 2016 - Jan 2020
Degree
BASc, Environmental Science
Southern New Hampshire University
Sep 2022 - Sep 2023
Degree
• Prior Authorization Certified Specialist
Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs (ACMA)
Feb 2026 - Present
Certification
• Advanced 340B Operations Certificate
Apexus LLC
Apr 2026 - Present
Certification
• Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR)
Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)
May 2026 - Present
Certification
• Certified Specialist Physician Practice Management (CSPPM)
Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)
