Reimbursement Specialist

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Reimbursement Specialist coordinating rare-disease prescription coverage and funding submissions for Cencora’s Canadian patient-support services. Managing insurers, healthcare providers, and pharmacy processes through Innomar Strategies.

Responsibilities:

  • Support Cencora’s patient and provider support and pharma commercialization services in Canada through Innomar Strategies
  • Communicate daily and ongoing with Program Manager / Associate Program Manager for new and existing projects
  • Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of rare disease program offerings, disease/product pathophysiology, therapeutic areas, disease processes, mechanisms of action, and rare disease SOPs
  • Apply knowledge of public/private and federal funding mechanisms and rare disease funding bodies in the US and Canada
  • Coordinate cases with physicians and healthcare professionals to prepare submissions meeting public/private payer specifications and criteria
  • Coordinate and manage all aspects required to obtain prescription drug coverage for patients
  • Coordinate cases with insurance companies, physician offices, and healthcare professionals to maximize reimbursement solutions
  • Navigate the lobbying process to obtain prescription drug coverage and reimbursement for life-saving and costly medications
  • Coordinate documents, submissions, and related paperwork for insurance companies and public/federal funding programs
  • Implement Financial Means Tests to maximize patients’ prescription drug coverage
  • Coordinate pharmacy processes after funding is obtained
  • Report all Adverse Events to assigned units/departments
  • Perform other duties and tasks as required

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 1 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical, insurance or healthcare-related industries
  • Previous experience in reimbursement and knowledge of public, private and federal reimbursement is required
  • Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a Customer Service setting
  • Professional / courteous / efficient telephone manner
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • Proven ability to organize time, set priorities and multi-task in order to meet various competing work deadlines
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with patients in a healthcare setting on extremely sensitive topics
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Attention to detail
  • Bilingualism, French/English is required
  • Advanced knowledge of pharmaceutical or insurance industry
  • 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
  • Ability to consistently meet deadlines
  • Excellent problem-solving skills; ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision care
  • Backup dependent care
  • Adoption assistance
  • Infertility coverage
  • Family building support
  • Behavioral health solutions
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid caregiver leave
  • Training programs
  • Professional development resources
  • Mentorship programs
  • Employee resource groups
  • Volunteer activities
  • Inclusive culture and wellness resources