Bilingual Nurse Case Manager - Future Opportunity / Infirmière / Infirmier gestionnaire de cas [...]

Cencora; Canada; Remote; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare company in Canada is seeking a bilingual Nurse Case Manager. You'll provide medical support to patients and manage healthcare communications effectively. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or Nursing diploma and possess strong customer service skills, with a focus on patient care. This full-time role offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Remote-First culture

Competitive Total Rewards Package

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Bilingual (French and English) required.
• Minimum of five years of nursing experience.
• Two years in reimbursement or pharmaceutical industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical support to patients and healthcare providers.
• Administer and adhere to case-management protocols.
• Assist new nurse case managers with training.

Skills

Strong patient focus

Multi-tasking

Superior customer service skills

Effective communication

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or Nursing diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to delivering on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

Job Details

RECRUTEMENT POUR L’AVENIR. Cette offre d’emploi concerne une possibilité d’emploi future. Si ne voyez aucun poste qui vous intéresse pour l’instant, soumettez quand même votre curriculum vitae afin que nous puissions en tenir compte lorsqu’un autre poste bilingue sera disponible. Veuillez noter que nous communiquerons uniquement avec les candidates et candidats qualifiés.

RECRUITING FOR THE FUTURE. This posting is for a future job opportunity. If you don\'t see anything posted that interests you right now, submit your resume and we can keep you in mind for future French-English bilingual opportunities. Please note that only those who qualify will be contacted.

Primary duties and responsibilities

• Fournir un soutien médical aux patients et aux fournisseurs de soins de santé, y compris, mais sans s’y limiter, l’éducation sur des maladies et traitements spécifiques et la gestion des maladies;
• Fournir un soutien téléphonique (incluant les appels de maintenance et d’appui à l’observance entrants et sortants) selon les besoins;
• Gestion de la base de données et vérification continue des dossiers et de l’information saisie;
• Administrer et adhérer à des protocoles de gestion des cas, incluant la surveillance clinique, la collecte de données, le suivi continu des patients, la conformité, le suivi de l’interruption ou l’abandon de traitement, les rapports sur les effets indésirables et la liaison avec les soins primaires;
• Se préparer et assister à des séances de formation spécialisée plus poussées sur des thérapies spécifiques, données par l’équipe pharmaceutique;
• Travailler directement avec le spécialiste du remboursement et le médecin pour obtenir des fonds pour les traitements des patients; aider à trouver d’autres sources de financement au besoin;
• Assister aux réunions de ventes pharmaceutiques au besoin;
• Assister aux réunions de patients et aux conférences au besoin pour éduquer les patients et les prestataires concernant les informations sur les maladies / les produits et les services de gestion de cas;
• Travailler avec les associations de patients et les groupes de défense;
• Établir et maintenir des partenariats avec l’équipe pharmaceutique;
• Assurer la liaison avec les fournisseurs de soins de santé, les pharmacies et les cliniques de perfusion et d’autres organismes au besoin, afin de coordonner les perfusions, l’administration de médicaments et résoudre les problèmes qui surviennent;
• Entretenir des communications claires avec le gestionnaire, l’équipe et le client concernant la gestion des cas de patients;
• Avec les gestionnaires, participer au processus de formation de nouvelles infirmières gestionnaires de cas, y compris, mais sans s’y limiter, l’observation et la surveillance des appels;
• Soutenir et collaborer avec le personnel d’autres programmes en vue de l’élaboration et de la mise en œuvre de programmes de gestion des maladies, incluant l’établissement des exigences cliniques, la rédaction de textes, de manuels ou de dépliants pour les patients, la détermination des paramètres du programme de conformité, des évaluations des besoins et des protocoles;
• Fournir des commentaires au sujet des protocoles, bases de données, processus et relations entre départements actuels
• Se charger de signaler les effets indésirables aux unités / départements qui lui sont confiées;
• D’autres fonctions et tâches peuvent être confiées à l’infirmière gestionnaire de cas de temps à autre, selon les besoins;

Primary duties and responsibilities

• Provide medical support to patients and health care providers, including but not limited to education on specific diseases and therapies and disease management;
• Telephone support (including maintenance calls and adherence support both inbound and outbound as needed);
• Database management and ongoing auditing of files and information captured;
• Administer and adhere to case-management protocols, including clinical monitoring, data collection, ongoing patient follow-up, compliance, therapy disruption / discontinuation monitoring, adverse event reporting and liaison with primary healthcare providers;
• Prepare for and attend extensive, specialized training sessions for specific therapies provided by the pharmaceutical team, as required;
• Work directly with the reimbursement specialist and the physician to secure funding for their patient’s therapies; assist with alternative funding searches when needed;
• Attend pharmaceutical sales meetings as required;
• Attend patient meetings, conferences as needed to educate patients, providers regarding disease / product information and case management services;
• Work with patient associations and advocacy groups, as required;
• Establish and maintain partnerships with pharmaceutical team;
• Liaise with health care providers, pharmacies and infusion clinics, and other agencies as required, to coordinate infusions, drug delivery and resolve issues as they arise;
• Clear communication to the manager, team and the client regarding the management of patient cases;
• With the managers, participate in the training process of new nurse case managers, including but not limited to shadowing & call monitoring.
• Support and collaborate with other program staff in the development and implementation of disease management programs including clinical requirements, write texts, manuals or patient pamphlets, develop compliance program parameters, needs assessments and protocols;
• Provide feedback regarding current protocols, databases, processes, inter-departmental relationships
• Responsible for reporting all Adverse Events to the assigned units / departments.
• The Nurse Case Manager will also be assigned other duties and tasks as required from time to time.

Experience and education requirements

• Bilingualism (French and English) required;
• A Bachelor’s degree or Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) diploma, advanced degree or specific practice management experience preferred, with five (5) years of Nursing experience;
• Requires a minimum of two (2) years in public or private third party reimbursement arena or pharmaceutical industry in sales (not required, but an asset), managed care, or clinical support, or related experience;
• The preferred candidate is a nurse with healthcare and case management experience in medical or hospital practice or the insurance or bio-pharma industry;

Skills, knowledge and abilities required

• Strong patient focus;
• Strong ability to multi-task;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Superior customer service skills;
• Internet-research and computer savvy; strong verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills and a team player;
• Strong phone etiquette;
• Ability to communicate and comprehend medical information;
• Demonstrate teamwork abilities;
• Ability to work autonomously;
• Ability to handle sensitive issues with opposing opinions and strong negotiation skills;
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Effective interpersonal and leadership skills
• Effective organizational skills; attention to detail
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving skills; ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently
• Excellent presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other Office Programs

Why choose Innomar Strategies?

• Remote-First culture – flexible opportunities to work from home!
• Competitive Total Rewards Package :
• Base salary + bonus programs
• RRSP matching
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Flexible benefits program (in effect on day one), including :
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Wellness Account – to focus on your nutrition, fitness, health and well-being
• Parental Leave Top Up, 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Program, and Virtual Healthcare
• Tuition Reimbursement + Employee Referral Programs
• Growth opportunities for career advancement
• Learning Programs, Leadership Training and Mentorship Programs to further your professional development
• Possibility to work toward healthier lives
• We value diversity, equity and inclusion to foster a culture of belonging
• As of October 18, 2021, AmerisourceBergen requires all Canadian team members to be fully vaccinated and show proof of completed vaccine status at time of hire. If you cannot receive the COVID-19 vaccine due to a qualifying medical condition or sincerely held religious belief you will be required to follow AmerisourceBergen’s policy and process to apply for an exemption / accommodation.

What Cencora offers

• We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.
• Full time