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Bilingual Program Support Specialist in Oakville at Innomar Strategies

Date Posted: 2/28/2021

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Job Description

Reporting to the Program Manager, Specialty Services, the Bilingual Patient Program Support Specialist is responsible for undertaking the management of specific projects or cases assigned to him/her with regards to reimbursement, within the Specialty Services department.  The Bilingual Patient Program Support Specialist is responsible for overall management of their patient cases.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Coordinate and manage all aspects required in order to obtain prescription drug coverage for patients;
  • Coordinate cases with insurance companies, physician’ offices and healthcare professionals in order to maximize reimbursement solutions;
  • Coordinate documents, submissions and all related paperwork to insurance companies, public/federal funding programs;
  • Implement Financial Means Test as required in an effort to maximize patient’s prescription drug coverage
  • Coordinate pharmacy processes required once funding has been obtained; and
  • Acquire in depth knowledge of public / private and federal funding mechanisms.
  • The Bilingual Patient Program Support Specialist will also be assigned other duties and tasks as required from time to time.

Job Requirements

  • Post-secondary education or equivalent in a related discipline;
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in customer service, in an office setting;
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel);
  • Professional / courteous / efficient telephone manner;
  • Proven ability to organize time, set priorities and multi-task in order to meet various competing work deadlines;
  • Candidate must have strong communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
  • Attention to detail;
  • Experience in the healthcare, pharmaceutical or insurance industry is an asset; and
  • Bilingualism, French/English is an asset.

MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Advanced knowledge of pharmaceutical distribution industry
  • Working knowledge of automated warehouse operating system
  • 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
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other Office Programs