Nurse Case Manager - Future Opportunities

Cencora; Saskatchewan; Remote; CAD 59,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking dedicated healthcare professionals to join their mission of improving lives. This role focuses on providing essential medical support to patients and healthcare providers, ensuring effective case management, and coordinating therapies. With a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusivity and personal growth, this organization offers a range of benefits, including a remote-first culture, competitive rewards, and opportunities for professional development. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Remote-First Culture

Competitive Total Rewards Package

RRSP Matching

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Flexible Benefits Program

Parental Leave Top Up

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth Opportunities

Mentorship Programs

Qualifications

• Must possess RN or RPN license with at least five years of nursing experience.
• Experience in public/private reimbursement or pharmaceutical industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical support to patients and healthcare providers.
• Manage databases and adhere to case-management protocols.
• Coordinate with healthcare providers for patient therapy and funding.

Skills

Patient Focus

Multi-tasking

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) License

Five years of nursing experience

Two years in reimbursement or pharmaceutical industry

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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

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:

• 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, on-going 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 EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) license required 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;

MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong patient focus;
• Strong ability to multi-task;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Superior customer service skills;
• Internet-research and computer savvy; has strong verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills and is 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
• Ability to make an impact in creating healthier futures
• 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

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

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

Salary Range*

$59,900 CAD - 92,180

Affiliated Companies:

Affiliated Companies: Innomar Strategies