Reimbursement Specialist, Rare Diseases

Responsibilities

• The management of the assigned projects and/or cases.
• Adherence to the general company processes
• Telephone Support
• Implementing call-centre programs including the provision of patient, healthcare professional and funding bodies with telephone support.
• Current assistance lines focus on: funding and access issues, including private, public and special access programs; compliance programs
• 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;
• Implementing pharmaceutical and biotechnology related market research initiatives with physicians, patients, pharmacists or other allied health professionals;
• All patient programs are based on casework methods and include a significant amount of out-bound calls.
• Document each activity in program specific database.
• Participate and attend on-going refresher training and in specialized training courses for specific products or programs as deemed appropriate by the manager.
• Provide feedback regarding current protocols, database, processes, and inter-departmental relationships.
• Clear communication to manager, pod, and program trained colleagues regarding the management of cases during foreseen absences.
• With the managers, participate in the training process of new caseworkers, including but not limited to shadowing & call monitoring.
• Responsible to report all Adverse Events to the assigned units/departments
• The Caseworker will also be assigned other duties and tasks as required from time to time

Education

• Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a two-year associate's degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience in customer service
• Bilingual (French/ English) an asset
• Ability to multitask
• Attention to detail
• Strong Problem solving skills
• Experience in the medical and pharmaceutical field is an asset.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook

Skills And Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of pharmaceutical distribution industry
• Working knowledge of automated warehouse operating system
• 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
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other Office Programs

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.

Pay

Salary Range* $39,936 - 67,496 CAD