Job Description

At Doctors of BC our vision is to promote a social, economic, and political climate in which members can provide the citizens of BC with the highest standard of health care, while achieving maximum professional satisfaction and fair economic reward.



Together, we make a difference so our doctors can make theirs. Join us today

THE JOB: Advisor, Fee Guide

The starting salary range falls within the minimum to mid-point of the salary range.



Starting Salary Range: $70,856- $88,570



Reporting to the Fee Guide Manager, the Fee Guide Advisor supports the Economics team, the Tariff Committee, and physicians by providing expert advice on MSP Fee Guide and billing matters. This includes clarifying complex billing rules, assisting with clinical billing scenarios, and helping physicians navigate eligibility for restricted fee items and resolve payment disputes. The Advisor also contributes to Fee Guide modification processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with Tariff Committee policies and guidelines.



In addition, the Fee Guide Advisor plays a key role in supporting Tariff Committee operations by informing agenda planning, preparing meeting materials, and drafting clear and accessible communications. This includes amendment notifications, Board materials, website content, and newsletter updates to keep physicians and stakeholders informed. The role requires strong research, analysis, and communication skills to build effective collaboration with partners such as the Ministry of Health, Health Insurance BC, the College of Physicians and Surgeons, and Doctors of BC Sections and Societies.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Analytical Thinking (B):

Collates and reports information. Identifies trends and exceptions. Investigates to define problems more accurately Sorts information in order of importance. Identifies relationships and linkages between components. Identifies variable potential causes and effects Solicits guidance to define criteria and assign values of importance and urgency. Escalates issues of an exceptional nature

Communication for Results (I):

Provides recommendations into plans/ strategies in other functions/departments, coordinating information across areas for planning purposes Conducts discussions with and writes memoranda to all levels of colleagues and peer groups in ways that supports troubleshooting and problem solving Explains the context of interrelated situations, asks probing questions, and solicits multiple sources of advice prior to taking action when appropriate

Problem Solving (A):

Diagnoses problems using formal problem-solving tools and techniques from multiple angles, probes underlying issues to generate multiple potential solutions and identifies potential consequences and risk levels Proactively anticipates and prevents problems and seeks support for problem definition and methods of resolution Devises, makes recommendations, and guides implementation of corrective and/or preventive actions for complex issues that cross organizational boundaries and are unclear in nature

Thoroughness (I):

Demonstrates operational agility. Uses organizational systems that result in multiple critical activities to be identified and completed on time. Renegotiates priorities as necessary Puts systems in place and uses them to monitor and detect errors and problems. Tests and inspects outputs and applies quality checks prior to work submission

Building Relationships (I):

Establishes and maintains relationships and alliances with peers, contacts and key business partners Shares information and readily determines to whom to go for relevant information. Provides informal functional leadership of peers and lower levels, distributing work and monitoring outcomes; may lead small project working teams Partners with others to achieve expectations.

Doctors of BC Team Member:

Approaches work with a collaborative spirit recognizing we are better together. Embraces change, provides excellence in service and is accountable for their results and helping others achieve theirs. Does the right thing, not the easy thing. Speaks openly and honestly to tackle tough challenges and enrich relationships. Balances hard work with fun and is genuinely friendly and committed to other's wellbeing.

WHAT YOU BRING

Advanced education in Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, or a related field, enriched by at least 3 years of directly relevant experience. Exceptional proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and Access, enabling efficient data management and analysis. Strong administrative, planning, and organizational abilities, underpinned by a capacity for conducting in-depth research and analyses. Possessing specialized expertise in the MSC Payment Schedule, along with a strong grasp of the Fee Guide, MSP system, and medical terminology, would be a valuable asset, positioning you as a go-to expert within the organization. Demonstrated autonomy in workload management, with a track record of effectively prioritizing and executing multiple tasks and projects. Superior interpersonal and communication skills, enhancing your ability to forge and maintain collaborative relationships across departments and with a variety of external partners. A commitment to team development, evidenced by a history of successfully mentoring team members and enhancing their professional growth.

Doctors of BC thanks all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.


Doctors of BC recognize the pervasive and ongoing harms of colonialism faced by Indigenous peoples and that these harms include the widespread systemic racism against Indigenous peoples in BC's health system. Physicians have a significant role to play in addressing the health disparities that exist between Indigenous and non-Indigenous patients, and Doctors of BC is committed to continuing to advance reconciliation and address and eliminate racism in health care.


Doctors of BC celebrates diversity, challenges inequality and is committed to sustaining an inclusive and diverse community. We seek qualified applicants who share our commitments to equity, diversity and inclusion, and truth and reconciliation. We especially welcome applications from persistently and historically oppressed groups, including Indigenous (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, gender-diverse, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.


We acknowledge that the land Doctors of BC operates and supports physicians from is the traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples including the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations whose historical relationship with the land continues today. For Doctors of BC, acknowledging the land is an expression of cultural humility that involves recognizing our commitment to support the provision of culturally safe care to First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people in BC.