Stress can be a factor of the position because of the variety of duties and prospects of peak periods in certain situations due to the reality of medical management;
Work is often performed in emotional situations;
Physical risks are minimal; COVID-19 protocols require strict adherence;
May require operation of a vehicle to support clinic visits;
Territory location: Atlantic Provinces (preferable that candidate is located in NB);
Remote working capabilities, including an appropriate office space allowing privacy for confidential conversations;
Program hours are 8am to 8pm EST. Job hours are: 9-5PM EST, Monday to Friday (subject to change);
Must be fully vaccinated.
Job Requirements
Education & Experience:
LPN,RN or RPN designation; registration with the appropriate provincial body and/or 3 or more years of related experience required;
Experience in biopharmaceuticals, sales and/or and customer relationship building is considered a strong asset.
Experience in immunology, rheumatology, dermatology, and gastroenterology is an asset.
Experience with biologic medications, including pre-work up requirements is an asset.
Abilities & Competencies:
Thorough knowledge of adult learning principles and training to support injection training, patient disease and medication education, and appropriate adherence support;
Comprehensive knowledge of assigned product lines; training will be provided;
Substantial knowledge of personal computers and accepted business software (i.e. MS Office: Word, Excel);
Possesses a high level of motivation to go above and beyond stated requirements to ensure an exceptional experience;
Understands the importance of and demonstrates a commitment to personal and professional growth;
Understands and applies techniques to manage and prioritize multiple priorities;
Understanding of the company's vision, organizational structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, values & code of ethics; training will be provided.
Job Description
The Field Case Manager (FCM) will be the primary program contact for prescribers, often within their offices, to support patient enrolment into the program;
The FCM is primarily accountable for building strong relationships with all key stakeholders (patients, HCPs, etc.);
The FCM may be required to conduct in-office patient chart reviews to obtain data required for reimbursement navigation support;
The FCM will gather all pertinent and appropriate information and complete necessary documents in a concise, organized and professional manner;
A thorough understanding of pre-treatment work-up required prior to start of any biologic or specialty medication (e.g., TB testing, imaging, bloodwork);
Depending on the product: Injection training may be required in home, virtually, in-clinic depending on patient preference;
Ability to assess a patient's readiness to receive a biologic medication (e.g., health checklist, vital signs);
Must be capable of effective communication strategies to deliver appropriate information about the disease state and the prescribed medication; assess knowledge levels to fill any gaps in the patient’s knowledge;
The FCM will ensure that they are following patients on behalf of the physician offices to support adherence to treatment regimens;
Ability to liaise and collaborate with internal partners beyond the program team, including pharmacy, manufacturer sales reps, medical colleagues, clinic teams, etc. to support all elements of the patient journey;
FCM is responsible for escalation management in cases where assistance beyond program scope is required;
Drive a high level of customer satisfaction and facilitate program activities by uncovering and addressing the unmet needs of patients and HCPs;
As a central participant in the patients’ circle of care, the FCM has a role in providing pertinent and relevant updates to physicians and clinic staff;
The FCM will participate in continuing medical education events that are relevant to their professional development.