Drug Database Associate (12 Month Contract) - Express Scripts Canada

at  The Cigna Group

POSITION SUMMARY:

Through the work of the Drug Pricing Services team, Express Scripts Canada offers its customers access to a comprehensive drug product and price file database of drug identification numbers (DINs) and drug prices for drug claim adjudication. The primary function of the Drug Database Associate is to update and maintain ESC’s database, leveraging multiple sources, using their knowledge and experience from retail pharmacy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post graduate diploma.
• Graduate from a Pharmacy Technician/Assistant program with experience in retail pharmacy
• Previous experience working in drug pricing or in a Pharmacy Benefit Manager preferred
• Effective organizational and time management skills to meet firm turnaround times
• Critical thinking for decision making
• Team player also able to work independently
• Meticulous attention to detail and processes in place
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Bilingualism (French & English) is an asset

• Performs the scheduled tasks required to maintain product and price information for drug and medical supplies & equipment items while ensuring contract requirements are met for accuracy and timeliness.
• Uses documented processes to apply provincial coverage and price changes from source files for each field in the database and performs data loading in system.
• Participates in the maintenance of various programs and functionalities in ESC’s systems.
• Performs quality assurance checks on peer’s tasks to ensure data accuracy.
• Demonstrates understanding of various sources leveraged for database maintenance; identifies exceptions or errors and undertakes necessary steps to resolve.
• Responds to and resolves Provider and Customer inquiries regarding drugs and medical supplies & equipment database information.
• Supports internal teams in resolution of drug pricing related issues.
• Contributes to completion of projects and programs in area of expertise.
• Participates in system testing and analysis in support of new functionality, new system processes, and business rules changes.
• Participates in problem resolution, process improvements and process changes, as required.
• Applies knowledge and expertise to resolve complex situations and understand impact and implications for business processes, expanding beyond the scope of Drug Database.
• Completes day-to-day Provider Data tasks without immediate supervision, but has ready access to support and advice from more experienced team members.
• Tasks involve a degree of forward planning and anticipation of needs/issues.