Specialist, Patient Care

at  Specialty Health Network Inc

LOCATION:

1685 Tech Ave, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 0A7
At Shoppers Drug Mart, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day.
With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work. We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity. Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.

ALL REFERRED APPLICANTS MUST FIRST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH WORKDAY BY A CURRENT LOBLAW COLLEAGUE.

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country’s largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.
At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Diplôme d’études collégiales ou universitaires requis
• 2 à 3 années d’expérience dans les secteurs pharmaceutiques ou des soins de santé, et de préférence avoir travaillé directement avec les patients et d’autres professionnels de la santé (p. ex., médecins, personnel infirmier, pharmaciens ou pharmaciennes)
• Expérience avec les régimes d’assurance-médicaments publics (provincial et fédéral) et privés de tiers
• 2 à 3 années d’expérience en soutien à la clientèle ou dans un centre d’appels
• Compétences solides en informatique dans un environnement Windows avec MS Office et expérience avec une base de données de relations avec les clients, un atout
• Bilinguisme anglais et français preferee
• Capacité avérée à travailler dans un environnement dynamique et en équipe
• Excellentes aptitudes en communication, verbale et écrite, pour interagir efficacement avec les patients et les clients
• Capacité avérée à analyser et à interpréter les renseignements, les données et les règlements
• Grand sens de l’attention aux détails et capacité avérée à prendre des décisions éclairées
• Flexibilité pour travailler de longues journées et des heures supplémentaires, au besoin
• Être en mesure de travailler selon un horaire flexible entre 8 h et 20 h.

TYPE DE POSTE :

Régulier
Pharmaprix considère que la diversité culturelle du Canada est une source de fierté nationale et un symbole de force. Nous nous sommes donné comme priorité de refléter les diversités culturelles croissantes de notre pays dans les produits que nous vendons, les gens que nous embauchons et notre culture d’entreprise. Des accommodements sont offerts sur demande tout au long du processus d’embauche et d’évaluation pour les candidats handicapés, et lorsqu’ils sont embauchés.
De plus, nous croyons que la conformité aux lois va de pair avec la bonne conduite. Respecter la loi fait partie intégrante de notre Code de conduite, qui consolide ce que nos clients et nos intervenants attendent de nous.
Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.
If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.
We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT?

Specialty Health Network (or SHN, as we call ourselves) is a growing division of Shoppers Drug Mart, with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. We pride ourselves in having an awesome work culture and fun environment! We offer competitive salaries, a great benefit package, Shoppers Drug Mart discount, Goodlife gym discount, RRSP/Pension plans, Employee share ownership plan, professional training and development and many more perks!
Shoppers Drug Mart was acquired by Loblaw in 2014, the largest employer in Canada – making your career opportunities within our larger organization - endless!

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Single point of contact for patients enrolled in the support program and prescribing physician, if applicable
• Conducts welcome calls to gather relevant information, introduces patients to the support program, and obtains patient consent as required.
• Informs the patient about all program offerings – for example case management support, reimbursement support, self-injection training, prescription coordination and ongoing compliance
• Understands the molecule(s) in full detail
• Maintains an expert level of knowledge of reimbursement mechanisms in the public and private arenas, specifically within assigned territory
• Acts as a patient advocate, exploring all options for funding of medications, determines coverage details and develops/maintains complete and accurate documentation required to facilitate a successful outcome of the reimbursement process
• Administers financial means tests and manages all aspects of financial assistance within the program as applicable
• Ensures coordination of program services to patients in an effective manner resulting in prompt and continued access to therapy; including self-injection training
• Works collaboratively with Program Management, other Patient Care Specialists, and Field Case Manager/Case Manager (program dependent) to address patients concerns or needs and escalations interrupting the patient journey
• Contact clients periodically to confirm adherence and coordinate delivery of medications (including date, time)
• Report all adverse Events (AE) and Product Technical complaints (PTC) immediately or as soon as possible upon becoming aware of the event as per current policies and procedures

TYPE OF ROLE:

Regular
Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada’s diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.
In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

TYPE OF ROLE:

Regular
Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada’s diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.
In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.