Job Description

Are you looking to make a difference in a patient\xe2\x80\x99s life? At AmerisourceBergen, you will find an innovative and collaborative culture that is patient focused and dedicated to making a difference. As an organization, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. Join us and Apply today!

What you will be doing

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide medical support to patients and health care providers, including but not limited to education on specific diseases and therapies and disease management;
• Telephone support (including maintenance calls and adherence support both inbound and outbound as needed);
• Database management and ongoing auditing of files and information captured;
• Administer and adhere to case-management protocols, including clinical monitoring, data collection, on-going patient follow-up, compliance, therapy disruption/discontinuation monitoring, adverse event reporting and liaison with primary healthcare providers;
• Prepare for and attend extensive, specialized training sessions for specific therapies provided by the pharmaceutical team, as required;
• Work directly with the reimbursement specialist and the physician to secure funding for their patient\xe2\x80\x99s therapies; assist with alternative funding searches when needed;
• Attend pharmaceutical sales meetings as required;
• Attend patient meetings, conferences as needed to educate patients, providers regarding disease/product information and case management services;
• Work with patient associations and advocacy groups, as required;
• Establish and maintain partnerships with pharmaceutical team;
• Liaise with health care providers, pharmacies and infusion clinics, and other agencies as required, to coordinate infusions, drug delivery and resolve issues as they arise;
• Clear communication to the manager, team and the client regarding the management of patient cases;
• With the managers, participate in the training process of new nurse case managers, including but not limited to shadowing & call monitoring.
• Support and collaborate with other program staff in the development and implementation of disease management programs including clinical requirements, write texts, manuals or patient pamphlets, develop compliance program parameters, needs assessments and protocols;
• Provide feedback regarding current protocols, databases, processes, inter-departmental relationships
• Responsible for reporting all Adverse Events to the assigned units/departments.
• The Nurse Case Manager will also be assigned other duties and tasks as required from time to time. May be required to be on standby/ on call as part of this role.

What your background should look like

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree or registered nurse (RN) diploma, advanced degree or specific practice management experience preferred, with five (5) years of Nursing experience;
• Requires a minimum of two (2) years in public or private third party reimbursement arena or pharmaceutical industry in sales (not required, but an asset), managed care, or clinical support, or related experience;
• The preferred candidate is a nurse with healthcare and case management experience in medical or hospital practice or the insurance or bio-pharma industry;
• Bilingualism (French and English) is preferred;

MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong patient focus;
• Strong ability to multi-task;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Superior customer service skills;
• Internet-research and computer savy; has strong verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills and is a team player;
• Strong phone etiquette;
• Ability to communicate and comprehend medical information;
• Demonstrate teamwork abilities;
• Ability to work autonomously;
• Ability to handle sensitive issues with opposing opinions and strong negotiation skills;
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Effective interpersonal and leadership skills
• Effective organizational skills; attention to detail
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving skills; ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently
• Excellent presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other Office Programs

The successful candidate may have daily contacts with unilingual English-speaking customers, patients or peers from cross-functional teams.

What AmerisourceBergen offers

We offer a competitive total rewards package which includes benefits and compensation. Our commitment to our eligible population of team members includes benefit programs that are comprehensive, affordable, diverse, and designed to meet the needs of our team members\xe2\x80\x99 and their families. Some of these programs include paid time off including paid parental leave, access to retirement savings vehicles, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options, an employee stock purchase program, and other financial, health, and well-being focused benefits.

Because we take a balanced, global approach to our benefits, benefit offerings may vary by location, position, and/or business unit. Some benefits are company-paid, while others are available through team member contributions. For details visit .

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Schedule

Full time

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Equal Employment Opportunity

AmerisourceBergen is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company\xe2\x80\x99s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

AmerisourceBergen is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email . We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

COVID-19 Vaccine Policy

As of October 18, 2021, AmerisourceBergen requires all Canadian team members to be fully vaccinated and show proof of completed vaccine status at time of hire. If you cannot receive the COVID-19 vaccine due to a qualifying medical condition or sincerely held religious belief you will be required to follow AmerisourceBergen\xe2\x80\x99s policy and process to apply for an exemption/accommodation.

Accessibility Policy

AmerisourceBergen is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. When requested, AmerisourceBergen will accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and hiring processes and during employment.

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