Disability Medical Coordinator

Canada Life Group; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Health & Wellness

Time Off

Financial Security

Rewards and Recognition

Emphasis on Community

Job summary

Canada Life in Vancouver, British Columbia is seeking a Disability Medical Coordinator with current registration in good standing (RN, LPN, OT or PT). The role focuses on proactively managing complex disability claims by coordinating with attending physicians, reviewing diagnoses, and planning functional improvement for return to employability.

You will work both in office and remotely, collaborating with Case Managers and Rehabilitation Consultants, while maintaining thorough documentation and

Qualifications

• Regulated healthcare professional with current registration in good standing.
• At least five years of clinical experience.
• Ability to work in office and remotely from home.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Security clearance in good standing with government requirements.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to customer focus, integrity, partnership, and communities.
• Assess medical coordination impact on disability claim duration.
• Assess diagnostic and treatment needs; develop plans via file reviews and claimant interviews.
• Negotiate cost-effective plans to restore employability.
• Maintain ongoing claimant contact for barrier resolution and functional gains.
• Support and consult with Case Managers and Rehabilitation Consultants.
• Prepare written reports with findings and recommendations.
• Maintain electronic files and internal records accurately.

Skills

Regulated healthcare professional

5+ years clinical experience

Office and remote work

MS Office Suite

Reliability Status Security Clearance

Current registration with governing/BC

Independent work & teamwork

Verbal and written communication

Tools

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

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We are looking for aDisability Medical Coordinator with current registration in good standing with respective governing body (Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist).

The Medical Coordinator medically manages complex disability claims in a pro-active manner. This involves working directly with a claimant’s attending physician to achieve a level of functional improvement that supports the earliest possible return to employability. The Coordinator accomplishes this by confirming the accuracy of a diagnosis, clarifying the functional impact of the diagnosis, accessing diagnostic testing (as needed), researching and arranging external specialist consultations, researching and securing external treatment providers, all aimed at functional improvement with the goal of a return to employability.

What you will do:

• Commitment to living our values of Customer View, Integrity, Partnership, and Communities;
• Assess the potential for medical coordination to impact the duration of a disability claim;
• Assess diagnostic and treatment needs, developing plans through file review and telephone interview of claimants and involved treatment providers;
• Negotiate and develop cost-effective, proactive plans for actions focusing on return to employability;
• Maintain frequent ongoing contact with claimants, focusing on barrier resolution and functional improvements;
• Provide ongoing support and consultation to Case Managers and Rehabilitation Consultants through the claim management process;
• Prepare written reports detailing findings and recommendations;
• Accurately maintain electronic file documentation and internal records.

What you will bring:

• Regulated healthcare professional with current registration in good standing with respective governing body (RN, LPN, OT, PT);
• At least five years of clinical experience;
• Ability to excel within a Purpose/Vision driven environment;
• Proven ability to thrive in a challenging, demanding and dynamic work environment;
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team goals;
• Ability to work in office and remotely from home
• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills;
• Ability to use MS Office suite (Word, Excel and Outlook);
• Reliability Status Security Clearance - this can only be completed with candidates who receive an offer of employment. This is a personal security status that is required as a condition of employment before an employee can gain access to Protected B information, assets or work sites as outlined by the Government of Canada website. The cost of submitting these checks will be covered by Canada Life.

The base salary for this position is between $59,800 - $99,700 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Canada Life

We’reunited by a shared purpose: to improve the financial,physicaland mental well-beingof Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’relooking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver - for our customers,communitiesand each other.Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!

What we offer

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to$2,000 annuallytowardseducation reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness:Flexible health and dental benefits,plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
• Time Off:In addition to regular vacation andpersonal days,we support communityinvolvement with avolunteer day.
• Financial Security:Company-matching pension plan,share ownership program andadditionalinvestment options.
• Rewards and Recognition:Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis onCommunity:We provide aworkplace whereemployeesfeel connected and supported throughEmployee Resource Groups (ERGs),mentorshipprograms,socialclubsandevents.

We’recommitted to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [e-mail] . All information provided will be handledin accordance withapplicable laws and Canada Life policies.

Canada Lifewould like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted

Location

Vancouver, British Columbia, CA Langley, British Columbia, CA