Accountabilities:
In this role, you will manage patient support and reimbursement activities while maintaining accurate documentation and timely communication with healthcare stakeholders.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for patients, insurers, and physician offices regarding reimbursement and patient support documentation.
- Collect, review, and submit reimbursement forms to private insurers and provincial drug plans.
- Follow up with insurers and relevant agencies to obtain coverage decisions and provide timely status updates.
- Maintain accurate case notes, patient records, and documentation within program databases.
- Escalate complex cases or issues outside program scope according to established procedures.
- Provide reimbursement updates and program information to healthcare professionals.
- Support patient follow-up activities on behalf of physician offices to promote continuity of therapy.
- Respond to inbound inquiries and conduct outbound outreach by phone, email, and fax.
- Accurately document and report Adverse Events in accordance with program and regulatory requirements.
- Meet established service levels, quality standards, and performance metrics.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives, quality programs, and ongoing training.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate combines healthcare or customer-facing experience with strong administrative capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to manage sensitive patient interactions professionally.
- High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3+ years of experience in patient services, healthcare administration, reimbursement support, customer service, or a call center environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Experience interacting directly with patients, customers, or healthcare professionals.
- Strong administrative, documentation, and data-entry skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines and service standards.
- Experience with Patient Support Programs, reimbursement support, specialty pharmacy, or healthcare navigation services is preferred.
- Knowledge of Canadian private and public drug reimbursement processes is an asset.
- Experience in healthcare, insurance, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology environments is preferred.
- Experience working in remote, virtual, or phone-based environments is an asset.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and case management systems.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive patient situations with professionalism and empathy.
- Must reside in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba and be legally authorized to work in Canada.
- Comfortable with extended periods of computer use, phone-based communication, and data entry.
Benefits:
- Full-time, fully remote position for candidates residing in Western Canada.
- Work within scheduled program operating hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST.
- Competitive compensation package based on factors including experience, skills, performance, market conditions, and geographic location.
- Potential eligibility for additional compensation, including annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities.
- Access to a broader benefits and Total Rewards package.
- Opportunity to contribute directly to patient access and continuity of therapy.
- Exposure to healthcare reimbursement, patient support programs, and collaboration with multiple healthcare stakeholders.