Job Description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve \xe2\x80\x93 we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow\xe2\x80\x99s health today, we want to hear from you.

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve \xe2\x80\x93 we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow\xe2\x80\x99s health today, we want to hear from you.

McKesson is in the business of better health and we touch the lives of patients in virtually every aspect of healthcare. At McKesson Canada, we touch the lives of 12 million Canadians every day. We carry more than 35,000 products in 12 distribution centers and ultimately provide distribution to 6,300 retail pharmacies, 1,350 hospitals, long-term care centers, clinics and institutions all over Canada. But we\'re so much more than a distribution company. We\'ve automated 2,500 retail pharmacies and dispense over 100 million doses a year through our automation solutions.

Manufacturers, healthcare providers and patients count on us for a full range of services that contribute to the quality and safety of care for us all. At McKesson Canada, you\'ll help us carry out our mission to improve lives and advance healthcare. Working here is your opportunity to shape an industry that\'s vital to us all.

The Patient Services Specialist is an integral part of the Patient Services team, responsible for the coordination and delivery of services related to the patient support programs offered by McKesson Specialty. The role involves interactions with patients, insurance companies, pharmacies, physicians and other health care professionals (HCPs) to explore and obtain coverage for the prescribed medication as well as management of the patient cases.

Specific Responsibilities:

The Patient Services Specialist will be responsible for the timely enrollment of the patient into the Patient Support Program

Liaise with the patient, insurer and physician regarding the documentation required for maximum reimbursement coverage, including the exploration of all public and private insurers and providing employer escalations as required

Conduct information and conduct patient financial assessment eligibility based on program guidelines

Provide responses to general inquiry calls based on information provided as part of the program materials

Coordination with Specialty and Retail pharmacies to ensure that the patient has access to the required treatment

Proactively monitor the patient\xe2\x80\x99s file to ensure that reimbursement and financial assistance renewals are done in a timely manner

Process documents supporting the patient\xe2\x80\x99s care, including infusion reports, lab results, copays

Receive, record and report Adverse Events as per the Pharmaceutical Manufacturer requirements

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General Responsibilities:

Participate and assist in departmental continuous improvement activities related to process, quality, training, etc

Maintain service levels in case management, including telephone answer rates, time to initial contact with the patient, Adverse Events reported within twenty-four hours of receipt and any other Key Performance Indicators established as the Program level

Perform data-entry, answer inbound calls, make outbound calls, manage e-mail and fax software, general administrative functions including faxing, filing

Minimum requirement:

Typically requires 3+ years of related experience

Additional skills:

Experience in the healthcare, pharmaceutical or insurance industry would be an asset

Strong customer service, communication, problem solving skills required

Comfortable working in a contact centre environment

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word/Excel)

Team Player

Post-secondary education or equivalent

Organized with a high attention to detail

Excellent verbal and written skills on English (and French if a Bilingual role)

Flexibility in working rotational or variety of different hours (hours of operation are 8 am to 8 pm Monday to Friday)

Career Level \xe2\x80\x93 IC Business Support \xe2\x80\x93 B4

At McKesson, we care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse employee population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please

As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$45,000 - $75,000

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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McKesson is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants\' needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

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