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The Patient Services Specialist is an integral part of the Patient Services team, responsible for the coordination and delivery of services related to the patient support programs offered by McKesson Specialty. The role involves interactions with patients, insurance companies, pharmacies, physicians and other health care professionals (HCPs) to explore and obtain coverage for the prescribed medication as well as management of the patient cases.

Responsibilities :

The Patient Services Specialist will be responsible for the timely enrollment of the patient into the Patient Support Program

Liaise with the patient, insurer and physician regarding the documentation required for maximum reimbursement coverage, including the exploration of all public and private insurers and providing employer escalations as required

Conduct information and conduct patient financial assessment eligibility based on program guidelines

Provide responses to general inquiry calls based on information provided as part of the program materials

Coordination with Specialty and Retail pharmacies to ensure that the patient has access to the required treatment

Proactively monitor the patient's file to ensure that reimbursement and financial assistance renewals are done in a timely manner

Process documents supporting the patient's care, including infusion reports, lab results, copays

Receive, record and report Adverse Events as per the Pharmaceutical Manufacturer requirements

Participate and assist in departmental continuous improvement activities related to process, quality, training, etc

Maintain service levels in case management, including telephone answer rates, time to initial contact with the patient

Adverse Events reported within twenty-four hours of receipt and any other Key Performance Indicators established as the Program level

Perform data-entry, answer inbound calls, make outbound calls, manage e-mail and fax software, general administrative functions including faxing, filing.

Minimum Requirements :

Typically requires 5 + years of related experience

Additional Skills :

Experience in the healthcare, pharmaceutical or insurance industry would be an asset

Strong customer service, communication, problem solving skills required

Comfortable working in a contact center environment

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word / Excel)

Team Player

Post-secondary education or equivalent

Organized with a high attention to detail

Flexibility in working rotational or variety of different hours (hours of operation are 8 am to 8 pm Monday to Friday)

The incumbent of this position will provide daily support to internal and / or external clients outside Quebec and / or in the United States. Therefore, he / she must be proficient in spoken and written English. Please note that the number of positions requiring English language skills has been limited where possible

Career Level – IC Business Support – B4

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Our Base Pay Range for this position

46,100 - $76,800

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