Provide support to patients and health care providers by offering information on the Patient Support services, specific diseases, and therapies based on manufacturer provided materials and product monograph
Assist patients and caregivers in conducting assessments related to Patient Support services
Act as a liaison between patients, families and health care providers related to medication access
Address general inquiries regarding program services, disease states, or product related queries based on provided materials
Offer continuous support on disease states or product-related questions to ensure patient adherence
Refer the patient to their healthcare providers for clinical questions beyond program materials
Document patient information and interactions within the electronic patient record
Conduct ongoing file review and updates to reflect patient journey
Follow case-management protocols, including data collection, patient follow-up, therapy disruption/discontinuation monitoring, adverse event reporting and liaison with primary healthcare providers
Collaborate with the reimbursement specialist and the physician to secure funding for their patient’s therapies and explore alternative funding options
Ensure patient services are coordinated and tracked, according to KPI’s, resulting in expedited access to therapy
Participate in specialized training sessions for specific therapies provided by the pharmaceutical team
Attend pharmaceutical meetings, patient meetings, conferences, and work with patient associations and advocacy groups as needed
Coordinate with health care providers, pharmacies and infusion/injection clinics for treatment logistics and issue resolution
Maintain clear communication with the manager, team and the client regarding the management of patient cases
Assist in the training process of new Nurse Case Managers and provide feedback on protocols, databases, processes and inter-departmental processes
Report Adverse Events / Severe Adverse Events following program procedures.
Requirements
A Diploma in health care or a related field, with a preference for Bachelor’s degree
Licensed Nurse (RN or RPN/LPN) with active registration from the College of Nurses in the province of employment is required
Minimum of two (2) to five (5) years in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, insurance or related fields
Ideal candidates should be nurses with healthcare and case management background in medical / hospital settings, insurance or bio-pharmaceutical industry
Fluency in French and/or English may be required depending on program and geographic location