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







