Senior Patient Support Specialist

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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 – 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’s health today, we want to hear from you. Job Summary Reporting to the Supervisor, the Sr. Patient Services Specialist plays a vital role in the support for our patients within the patient assistance program. They will be responsible for managing all aspects of program support for assigned physicians or centers (hospital or clinics) in each geographical area and ensure that patients are provided easy access to the support program and access to their drug therapy. The Sr. Patient Services Specialist will work directly with the reimbursement specialist to help secure funding as well as continuing to build a rapport with clinics and physicians. Flexibility to travel across North America (approx. 30% travel depending on site assignment). Specific Responsibilities Perform HCP and patient registration activities, according to program protocols and applicable departmental procedures. Process data entry activities of pertinent information received at different points of contact during the delivery of program services. Provide answers to general inquiry calls submitted via telephone or web-based platforms on program services, disease state or product related questions, based on information provided as part of the program materials. Provide medical support to patients and health care providers, including but not limited to education on specific diseases and therapies and disease management. Prepare for and attend extensive, specialized training sessions for specific therapies provided by the pharmaceutical team. Telephone support in a live inbound/outbound call center (including maintenance calls and adherence support both inbound and outbound as needed). Understand the patient’s healthcare plan and provide opportunity for the patient to access support beyond program medication. 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. Work directly with the reimbursement specialist and the physician to secure funding for their patient’s therapies; assist with alternative funding searches when needed. Attend patient meetings, conferences as needed to increase knowledge in order to better support and educate patients. Identify and report AE’s to health Canada, Med Info and enter source system and third-party systems. Liaise with physicians’ offices, pharmacies, infusion services providers and other parties to provide comprehensive and coordinated service to patients and physicians and resolve issues as they arise. Identifies opportunities for improving organizational effectiveness with an emphasis on total customer service and cost control. Build relationships with key customers within area of responsibility to ensure that specifications and business requirements/ portfolio management is clearly established. Operates as a liaison between vendors and manufacturer. Provide professional internal/external presentations. Develop customer management solutions in response to deficiencies in client service and/or operating processes. Virtual calls/meetings and seminars when applicable. Identifies business development or expanded service opportunities within existing client base, and works with the Business Development staff to develop proposals; participate in presentations, sales and marketing efforts, trade shows and other networking activities as required. Researching and advocating for appropriate public assistance resources for patients. Ensures high level of customer responsiveness with proactivity in addressing and solving issues. Review data to identify trends and issues to account strategy. Positive, "can-do" attitude and customer focused approach. Develop customer management objectives and represent customer needs internally in collaboration with Operations, Management and Manufacture. Representing the voice of customer to the senior management team on important/urgent issues. Developing, maintaining and communicating a formal account strategy and portfolio of key growth opportunities. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required. 5+ years of relevant experience in a call‑center environment and/or clinical administration. Key Competencies Exceptional bilingual (English/French) communication (written and verbal), and presentation skills is strongly preferred. Previous experience in case management, patient management, or health services is a strong asset. Ability to build and maintain professional, empathetic relationships with patients and key stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to lead difficult conversations with both patients and cross-functional partners. Strong leadership abilities with the capacity to motivate, influence, and coach colleagues. Proven customer service mindset with professional phone etiquette. Strong business, financial, analytical, and mathematical acumen. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and effective at time management; thrives in a team-oriented environment. Technically proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, CRM/database systems, VOIP, web portals, and virtual meeting tools; experience with data management/reporting tools is an asset. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive patient and corporate information appropriately. Agile, personable, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment with experience in stakeholder engagement and patient care. Knowledge of the MS (Multiple Sclerosis) therapeutic area is an asset. ____________________________________ Sommaire du poste Relevant du/de la Superviseur(e), le/la SpĂ©cialiste principal(e) des services aux patients joue un rĂŽle essentiel dans le soutien offert aux patients dans le cadre du programme d’assistance aux patients. La personne titulaire du poste est responsable de la gestion de tous les aspects du soutien du programme pour les mĂ©decins ou les centres (hĂŽpitaux ou cliniques) qui lui sont assignĂ©s dans chaque rĂ©gion gĂ©ographique, et veille Ă  ce que les patients aient un accĂšs simple et efficace au programme de soutien ainsi qu’à leur thĂ©rapie mĂ©dicamenteuse. Le/la SpĂ©cialiste principal(e) des services aux patients travaille en Ă©troite collaboration avec le/la spĂ©cialiste du remboursement afin d’aider Ă  obtenir du financement, tout en dĂ©veloppant et maintenant des relations solides avec les cliniques et les mĂ©decins. DisponibilitĂ© Ă  voyager Ă  travers l’AmĂ©rique du Nord (environ 30 % des dĂ©placements, selon l’affectation du site). ResponsabilitĂ©s spĂ©cifiques Effectuer les activitĂ©s d’inscription des professionnels de la santĂ© (PS) et des patients, conformĂ©ment aux protocoles du programme et aux procĂ©dures dĂ©partementales applicables. Effectuer la saisie de donnĂ©es pertinentes reçues Ă  diffĂ©rents points de contact durant la prestation des services du programme. RĂ©pondre aux appels de demandes gĂ©nĂ©rales par tĂ©lĂ©phone ou via des plateformes Web concernant les services du programme, l’état de la maladie ou les produits, selon les renseignements fournis dans la documentation du programme. Offrir un soutien mĂ©dical aux patients et aux professionnels de la santĂ©, incluant, sans s’y limiter, l’éducation sur des maladies et thĂ©rapies spĂ©cifiques ainsi que la gestion des maladies. Se prĂ©parer aux sĂ©ances de formation spĂ©cialisĂ©es et approfondies sur des thĂ©rapies spĂ©cifiques offertes par l’équipe pharmaceutique et y participer. Offrir un soutien tĂ©lĂ©phonique dans un centre d’appels en direct (appels entrants et sortants, incluant les appels de suivi et de soutien Ă  l’adhĂ©sion au traitement, au besoin). Comprendre le rĂ©gime de soins de santĂ© du patient et offrir des occasions d’accĂ©der Ă  des formes de soutien autres que la mĂ©dication du programme. Administrer et respecter les protocoles de gestion des cas, incluant la surveillance clinique, la collecte de donnĂ©es, le suivi continu des patients, la conformitĂ©, la surveillance des interruptions ou cessations de traitement, la dĂ©claration des Ă©vĂ©nements indĂ©sirables et la liaison avec les fournisseurs de soins de santĂ© primaires. Travailler directement avec le/la spĂ©cialiste du remboursement et le mĂ©decin afin d’obtenir du financement pour les thĂ©rapies des patients; aider Ă  la recherche de solutions de financement alternatives au besoin. Participer Ă  des rencontres avec les patients et Ă  des confĂ©rences, selon les besoins, afin d’accroĂźtre ses connaissances et d’amĂ©liorer le soutien et l’éducation offerts aux patients. Identifier et dĂ©clarer les Ă©vĂ©nements indĂ©sirables (EI) Ă  SantĂ© Canada, Ă  l’équipe d’Information mĂ©dicale, et les consigner dans les systĂšmes sources et les systĂšmes tiers. Assurer la liaison avec les cabinets mĂ©dicaux, les pharmacies, les fournisseurs de services de perfusion et autres parties prenantes afin d’offrir un service complet et coordonnĂ© aux patients et aux mĂ©decins, et rĂ©soudre les enjeux au fur et Ă  mesure qu’ils surviennent. Identifier des occasions d’amĂ©lioration de l’efficacitĂ© organisationnelle, en mettant l’accent sur le service Ă  la clientĂšle global et le contrĂŽle des coĂ»ts. Établir et maintenir des relations avec les principaux clients dans son territoire afin de bien dĂ©finir les spĂ©cifications, les exigences d’affaires et la gestion du portefeuille. Agir Ă  titre d’agent de liaison entre les fournisseurs et le fabricant. Effectuer des prĂ©sentations professionnelles Ă  l’interne et Ă  l’externe. Élaborer des solutions de gestion de la clientĂšle pour rĂ©pondre aux lacunes en matiĂšre de service Ă  la clientĂšle et/ou de processus opĂ©rationnels. Participer Ă  des appels, rĂ©unions et sĂ©minaires virtuels, lorsque requis. Identifier des occasions de dĂ©veloppement des affaires ou d’expansion des services auprĂšs de la clientĂšle existante et collaborer avec l’équipe de dĂ©veloppement des affaires Ă  l’élaboration de propositions; participer aux prĂ©sentations, aux activitĂ©s de ventes et de marketing, aux salons professionnels et Ă  d’autres activitĂ©s de rĂ©seautage, au besoin. Rechercher et recommander des ressources d’aide publique appropriĂ©es pour les patients. Assurer un haut niveau de rĂ©activitĂ© envers la clientĂšle, avec une approche proactive pour rĂ©soudre les problĂšmes. Analyser les donnĂ©es afin d’identifier les tendances et les enjeux liĂ©s Ă  la stratĂ©gie de compte. Faire preuve d’une attitude positive axĂ©e sur les solutions (« can‑do ») et d’une forte orientation client. Élaborer des objectifs de gestion de la clientĂšle et reprĂ©senter les besoins des clients Ă  l’interne, en collaboration avec les Ă©quipes OpĂ©rations, Gestion et Fabrication. ReprĂ©senter la voix du client auprĂšs de l’équipe de direction concernant des enjeux importants ou urgents. DĂ©velopper, maintenir et communiquer une stratĂ©gie de compte formelle et un portefeuille d’occasions de croissance clĂ©s. Qualifications minimales DiplĂŽme d’études secondaires ou Ă©quivalent requis. Minimum de 5 ans d’expĂ©rience pertinente dans un environnement de centre d’appels et/ou en administration clinique. CompĂ©tences clĂ©s D’excellentes compĂ©tences en communication bilingue (anglais/français), tant Ă  l’oral qu’à l’écrit, ainsi que de solides aptitudes en prĂ©sentation, sont fortement privilĂ©giĂ©es. Une expĂ©rience prĂ©alable en gestion de cas, gestion des patients ou dans les services de santĂ© constitue un atout important. CapacitĂ© Ă  Ă©tablir et Ă  maintenir des relations professionnelles et empathiques avec les patients et les principales parties prenantes. CapacitĂ© dĂ©montrĂ©e Ă  mener des conversations difficiles avec les patients et les partenaires interfonctionnels. Solides compĂ©tences en leadership, avec la capacitĂ© de motiver, d’influencer et d’accompagner les collĂšgues. Approche axĂ©e sur le service Ă  la clientĂšle, avec une Ă©tiquette tĂ©lĂ©phonique professionnelle. Solides compĂ©tences en affaires, finances, analyse et mathĂ©matiques. Hautement organisĂ©(e), minutieux(se) et efficace dans la gestion du temps; capacitĂ© Ă  Ă©voluer dans un environnement axĂ© sur le travail d’équipe. Aisance technologique avec la suite MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, les systĂšmes CRM/bases de donnĂ©es, la tĂ©lĂ©phonie VOIP, les portails Web et les outils de rĂ©unions virtuelles; l’expĂ©rience avec des outils de gestion et de production de rapports de donnĂ©es est un atout. CapacitĂ© Ă  maintenir la confidentialitĂ© et Ă  gĂ©rer adĂ©quatement des renseignements sensibles sur les patients et l’entreprise. Personne agile, avenante et adaptable, capable d’évoluer dans un environnement dynamique avec une expĂ©rience en mobilisation des parties prenantes et en soins aux patients. Connaissance du domaine thĂ©rapeutique de la sclĂ©rose en plaques (SP) constitue un atout. We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. 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. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here. McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson’s (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind: McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application. McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates. McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com . McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page. McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) [email protected] or (Canada) [email protected] . Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted. Join us at McKesson!

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