Marlene Rodriguez
About Marlene Rodriguez
Marlene Rodriguez serves as the Associate Director of Hub Operations at CareMetx, LLC, with extensive experience in pharmacy operations and compliance. She has held various leadership roles in the healthcare sector, demonstrating strong communication skills and a comprehensive understanding of pharmacy benefit management.
Current Role at CareMetx
Marlene Rodriguez serves as the Associate Director of Hub Operations at CareMetx, LLC, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees operations related to hub services, ensuring efficient processes and compliance within the organization. Prior to her current title, she was the Area Director of Micro-Hub Operations at CareMetx, starting in 2020. Her work is based in Lake Mary, Florida, where she contributes to the company's mission of providing comprehensive support for patients and healthcare providers.
Previous Experience in Specialty Pharmacy
Marlene Rodriguez has extensive experience in the specialty pharmacy sector. She worked at BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy as the Director of Intake & Benefit Verification for nine months in 2015-2016. Following this, she joined Aetna, a CVS Health Company, where she served as the Manager of Reimbursement Specialty Pharmacy Operations from 2016 to 2020. Her roles in these organizations involved managing operations related to patient intake and benefit verification, showcasing her expertise in the field.
Educational Background
Marlene Rodriguez studied at Manchester Community College, where she focused on Social Services from 1999 to 2002. This educational background provided her with foundational knowledge that supports her career in healthcare operations and patient services.
Leadership and Compliance Expertise
Marlene Rodriguez demonstrates strong leadership skills and effective communication, which are essential for her role in hub operations. She has a thorough understanding of compliance in regulated environments, ensuring that her teams adhere to necessary guidelines. Her knowledge extends to various Pharmacy Benefit Manager plans, commercial plans, Medicare, Medicaid, and patient assistance programs, reflecting her comprehensive grasp of the healthcare landscape.
Career Progression in Healthcare Operations
Marlene Rodriguez has built a diverse career in healthcare operations, starting as an Underwriting Assistant at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage from 2004 to 2007. She then transitioned to the specialty pharmacy industry, holding various positions including Senior Insurance Verification Specialist at CuraScript, Inc., and Supervisor of Insurance Verification at Prime Therapeutics. Her career reflects a steady progression through roles that emphasize operational efficiency and patient support.