Healthcare Support Associate Role at Biotech Startup in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This is a solid entry-to-mid-level role in healthcare customer support, ideal for professionals looking to build a career at the intersection of patient services and medical technology. The company, Theranica, is a funded bioelectronics startup commercializing an FDA-cleared migraine device — a relatively niche but growing market within digital therapeutics.
Compensation: At $20–$27/hour, this sits at or slightly below market median for healthcare support roles in the US (industry benchmark: $22–$30/hour for experienced patient support specialists). The range is fair for a fully remote role with no cost-of-living adjustment.
Skills you'll develop:
- HIPAA compliance and healthcare regulatory literacy
- CRM tools: Salesforce, Zendesk, Intercom, JIRA — highly transferable skills
- Patient advocacy and empathetic communication in a medical context
- Cross-functional collaboration in a startup environment
Green flags: Fully remote, flexible PTO, comprehensive benefits, and exposure to a startup in a clinically validated product category. The cross-functional nature of the role offers visibility beyond a typical call-center job.
Watch-outs: This is a support/associate-level role with live phone coverage requirements — career growth depends heavily on the company's expansion stage. The requirement for PST hours despite flexible remote work may indicate a relatively structured schedule. Candidates seeking rapid upward mobility should ask about promotion pathways during interviews.
Headquarters: United States
URL: https://jobs.workable.com/company/3wgtrh3s6EV5NeGDfrNXdR/jobs-at-theranica-usa%2C-inc
Customer Support Associate – Theranica USA, Inc.
Full-Time, Remote Position
Theranica USA is based in Bridgewater, NJ. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Theranica Bioelectronics, an Israeli bio-medical technology company devoted to developing and commercializing clinically effective, non-invasive, personal, and connected medical devices for the treatment and management of migraine. Theranica USA's first marketed medical device is Nerivio®, a first-in-category, FDA-cleared medical device indicated for the acute treatment of migraine. For more information: www.Nerivio.com.
We are looking for a Nerivio Customer Support Associate to support the company's Patient Journey programs, reporting to the department manager, and working cross-functionally with other departments impacting the patient journey.
Main Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Work as part of the Nerivio Cares Customer Support team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered support.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for patients and prescribers, providing professional, empathetic assistance through phone, email, and chat.
- Communicate clearly and effectively—both verbally and in writing—to answer questions, troubleshoot issues, and guide patients through Nerivio products and processes.
- Support patients by problem-solving, addressing concerns, and ensuring a smooth, positive experience throughout the support process.
- Coordinate and assist in the day-to-day activities of Nerivio Cares Customer Support.
- Answer and respond to incoming call center requests via phone, email, and chat.
- Utilize Standard Responses to reply to requests, escalating to the correct point of contact and/or department when necessary.
- Record all patient interactions in the Customer Feedback database.
- Create shipping labels, track, and document US-based patient shipments for the Device Recycling Program and Special Request equipment.
Job Requirements and Qualifications:
- 2+ years of customer-facing service or support.
- Must be based in the Central, Mountain, or Pacific Time Zone and/or willing to work PST hours.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with pharmacy/medical insurance and claims processes.
- Proficient skills using cloud-based software solutions (e.g., SalesForce, Intercom, Zendesk, JIRA, QuickBase).
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint (or other file-sharing programs).
- Strong organization, multitasking, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Maintains a positive, professional, and people-oriented attitude, promoting a supportive, respectful, and solutions-focused environment for both patients and team members.
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to send rapid, high-quality email responses.
- Ability to adhere to all standard operating procedures and compliance guidelines as defined by governing bodies.
- Shows initiative, sets priorities, organizes tasks, and is able to work independently and as part of a team while managing the full lifecycle of daily tasks and larger projects.
- Ability to work in a team environment, collaborate effectively, and handle stressful situations with ease.
- Professional communication skills across all channels: phone, chat, email, social media, conference calls, and face-to-face interaction.
- Listens carefully and communicates clearly with patients to ensure understanding of their requests.
- Handles stressful patient/customer situations appropriately and delivers seamless service while ensuring patient confidentiality and following all HIPAA guidelines.
- Must have a quiet, distraction-free environment to work.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience working in a pharmaceutical or healthcare organization. Patient support experience is a plus.
- Technical background/experience with apps and devices – an advantage.
- Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related discipline or equivalent work experience.
Salary Range: $20 – $27 hourly
Benefits:
- Fully remote work experience
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package, with other optional benefits
- 401K eligible
- Flexible PTO and Company Holidays
To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/theranica-usa-inc-patient-support-associate