Nurse Case Manager

Cencora, Inc.; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora, Inc. seeks a Drug Access Navigator to support patients and healthcare providers in medication access and related services. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in healthcare, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage patient interactions effectively. Join our team to help enhance patient lives through effective therapy management and support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision care

Paid parental leave

Professional development resources

Employee resource groups and volunteer activities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical or insurance.
• Bilingualism (French and English) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to patients and healthcare providers regarding medication access.
• Manage patient cases and assist with funding for therapies.

Skills

Communication

Patient Support

Liaison Skills

Database Management

Education

Healthcare related degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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 us being able to deliver 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

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providesupporttopatientsandhealthcareproviders,includingbutnotlimitedtoinformationon the Patient Support services, specific diseases and therapies based on manufacturerprovided materials and product monograph;

• Work with patients and families to complete a needs assesment related to medication access;

• Acts as a liaison between patients, families, healthcareprovidersand payers related to medication access.

• Provide answers to general inquiry calls submitted via telephone or web-based platforms on program services, disease state or product related questions, based on information provided as part of the program materials

• Provide ongoing support on disease state or product related questions, based on information provided as part of the program materials to ensure patient adherence, as dictated by the needs of the patient.

• Refer the patient to contact their healthcare provider should the patient have clinical questions, assessments and situations that fall outside program provided materials or manufacturer product monograph;

• Database management and ongoing auditing of files and information captured;

• Administerandadheretocase-managementprotocols,includingdatacollection,on-going patient follow-up, therapy disruption/discontinuation monitoring, adverse event reporting and liaison with primary healthcare providers;

• Workdirectlywiththereimbursementspecialistandthephysiciantosecurefundingfortheirpatient’s therapies; assist with alternative funding searches when needed;

• Prepareforandattendextensive,specializedtrainingsessionsforspecifictherapiesprovidedbythe pharmaceutical team, as required;

• Attend pharmaceutical meetings as required;

• Attendpatientmeetings,conferencesasneededtoeducatepatients andproviderson Patient Support Program services;

• Work with patient associations and advocacy groups, as required;

• Establish and maintain partnerships with pharmaceutical team;

• Liaisewithhealthcareproviders,pharmaciesandinfusionclinics,andotheragenciesasrequired,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;

• Withthemanagers,participateinthetrainingprocessofnewDrug Access Navigator,includingbutnotlimited to shadowing & call monitoring.

• Provide feedback regarding current protocols, databases, processes, inter-departmental relationships

• Report Adverse Events / Severe Adverse Events following program Standard Operating Procedures;

• TheDrug Access Navigatorwillalsobeassignedotherdutiesandtasksasrequiredfromtimetotime.Maybe required to be on standby/ on call as part of this role.

Experience and Educational Requirements:

• Requiresaminimumofthree (3)years, and preference of greater than five (5)years,in the healthcare, pharmaceutical or insurance industry or related experience;

• Thepreferredcandidatehashealthcareandcasemanagementexperienceinmedicalorhospital practice or the insurance or bio-pharma industry;

• Bilingualism (French and English) strongly preferred;

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

Accessibility Policy

Cencora is committed to fair and accessible employment practices.When requested, Cencora will accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and hiring processes and during employment.

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