Customize program elements to meet the needs of assigned prescribing physicians
Review patient status and assist the prescribing physician to complete patient enrolment, prepare payer forms to access public or private coverage by reviewing patient charts, documenting previous therapies and tests in order to complete the payer forms
Identify obstacles to obtaining coverage and channel this information to the Program Manager
Develop strong working relationships with physicians and physician office staff, providing additional office support to ensure smooth maintenance of patients enrolled in the program as needed
Proactively provide assistance to resolve issues with regards to assigned physicians
Provide training to physicians and clinics on program and new initiatives approved by the manufacturer
Acts as a liaison and provide ongoing feedback to the Program Manager based on observations in the field and feedback from physicians as it pertains to quality of services, training, and other areas of importance
Complete all relevant reports (program specific reports, expenses, etc.) as per specified timelines and as per required standards
Welcome each patient to the program and capture required patient information
Provide reimbursement payer guidelines to patients and physicians
Ensure patient services are coordinated and tracked, according to KPI’s, resulting in expedited access to therapy
Coordinate private and public coverage activity between patient, physician and insurers
Confirm outcome of reimbursement navigation with the patient
Provide information and navigate patient through financial assistance
Assist patient with pharmacy selection and coordinate drug delivery
Assist patient with coordination of therapy and ongoing therapy status
Refer the patient to contact their healthcare provider should the patient have clinical questions, assessments and situations that fall outside program provided materials or manufacturer product monograph
Report Adverse Events / Severe Adverse Events following program Standard Operating Procedures
Assist in training and development of new FCM as needed
Support and assist peers through regular and ongoing communication
Develop and maintain a positive relationship with the Patient Support Program team
Provide timely patient and clinic information as needed, through specific means used by the program
Participate in scheduled physician meetings with Pharmaceutical team
Attend scheduled Continuous Medical Education events and reports new activities
Provide in service presentation to physicians in collaboration with the Pharmaceutical Representatives
Ongoing maintenance of communication with Program Manager, physicians, physician office staff, client representatives, patients and nursing team as required.
Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in health care or a related discipline, or a nurse diploma
Requires a minimum five (5) years, in the healthcare, pharmaceutical or insurance industry or related experience
Licensed Nurse (RN or RPN/LPN) with active registration from the College of Nurses in the province of employment is required
Case management experience preferred; minimum three (3) years nursing experience in a clinic setting is an asset
Available to travel within an assigned territory, some overnight travel may be required
Valid Driver’s License, current auto insurance policy and access to reliable transportation, for regional travel
Experience and background in various therapeutic areas is an asset
Background in business administration (pharmaceutical) sales and marketing an asset
Knowledge of private and public reimbursement structure, systems, and process
Experience with reimbursement navigation, special authorization, appeals process and conducting field-based reimbursement support and consultation
Strong analytical skills including interpretation of regulation and legislation
Fluency in French and/or English may be required depending on program and geographic location.