Scaling Pharmacy Support Operations for a U.S. Healthcare Organization
How SkyCom built a scalable nearshore pharmacy support operation, expanded capacity by 75%, and improved claims-processing and pharmacy partner support.
CASE STUDY
75% Increase in Pharmacy Support Capacity
Healthcare
Pharmacy Support
Claims Processing
Nearshore Operations
El Salvador
8 → 14
Billable Support Specialists
75%
Increase in Operational Capacity
Dedicated
Pharmacy Support Team
Scalable
Nearshore Delivery Model
THE CHALLENGE
Scaling Pharmacy Operations Without Sacrificing Responsiveness
A U.S.-based healthcare services organization supporting healthcare providers and pharmacy networks was experiencing growing demand across its pharmacy operations.
As prescription volumes increased, pharmacy partners required faster assistance with claims-related questions, processing issues, and operational inquiries. The organization’s internal team needed additional capacity but could not scale quickly enough without adding operational complexity and increasing internal costs.
THE SKYCOM SOLUTION
A Dedicated Nearshore Pharmacy Support Operation
SkyCom established a dedicated nearshore pharmacy support operation in El Salvador designed around the client’s existing workflows and growing operational requirements.
The model combined trained pharmacy support specialists, standardized processes, quality monitoring, and operational leadership to provide additional capacity without requiring the client to expand its internal team at the same pace.
The engagement initially launched with:
8 full-time support specialists supported by a dedicated team leader.
14 billable agents.
That represents a 75% increase in support capacity from the initial team size.
THE RESULTS
Expanding Capacity While Improving Operational Responsiveness
The SkyCom engagement delivered measurable improvements in operational scalability and pharmacy support capacity.
Initial Support Team
8 Specialists
Expanded Team
14 Billable Agents
Pharmacy Support
Dedicated Nearshore Operation
Delivery Model
El Salvador
Team Leadership
Dedicated Team Leader
Claims Processing
Standardized Workflows
Quality Management
Structured Monitoring
BUSINESS OUTCOMES
- 75% Increase in Support Capacity: SkyCom expanded the operation from 8 initial specialists to 14 billable agents.
- Greater Pharmacy Partner Responsiveness: The dedicated pharmacy helpdesk operation provided pharmacy partners with additional support for claims-related questions, processing issues, and operational inquiries.
- Increased Claims Processing Capacity: A dedicated team supporting standardized claims workflows allowed the client to increase its ability to handle pharmacy claims activity while maintaining operational consistency.
- More Scalable Operations: The nearshore model gave the organization a flexible way to expand its support capacity as demand changed.
- Cost-Efficient Expansion: The nearshore delivery model enabled the organization to expand pharmacy support capacity without significantly increasing internal operational costs.
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