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Job Summary
The Field Nurse Representative is an integral part of the Patient Services team, responsible for the coordination and delivery of services related to the patient support programs offered by McKesson Specialty. The role involves interactions with patients, insurance companies, pharmacies, physicians and other health care professionals (HCPs) to introduce certain therapies and molecules in adult and pediatric settings to obtain coverage, injection and injection training for the prescribed medication. The role involves understanding, adherence to corporate, divisional, departmental, and program specific standard operating procedures.
This role is part-time position, and the nurse is required to work 18.75 hours/week each for the duration of a 12-month contract
Specific Responsibilities
The Field nurse is the point of contact for the program, doctors and the injection clinics.Be the subject matter expert for the prescribed medication and introduce this therapy to other clinicsPerform HCP and patient registration activities, according to program protocols and applicable departmental proceduresAdminister Medication (injection), Provide injection training and educational materials to patients.Review, analyze and validate information provided by patients and HCPs for accuracy and completeness to ensure initiation of servicesFollow the program protocols to ensure that the most appropriate next step is scheduled to ensure continuity of service delivery to HCPs and patientsProcess data entry activities of pertinent information received at different points of contact during the delivery of program servicesProvide answers to general inquiry calls submitted via telephone, web-based platforms or in person, on program services, disease state or product related questions, based on information provided as part of the program materialsProvide HCP and Patients with a technical product overview when requiredSupport HCPs with inventory verification and reordering upon need.Support field services with product’s materials and toolsAct as Point of contact for the clinic sites (Adult and Pediatric)Act as escalation point for the PSPPerform surveys on patients and other program users, based on documentation provided and perform data entry activities on information receivedLiaise with physicians’ offices, services providers and other parties to provide comprehensive and coordinated service to patients and physiciansReceive, record and report Adverse Events, as per program working instructionsPerform Pharmacovigilance surveillance activitiesCoordinate program activities and interdisciplinary interactions and work directly with clinics to provide support and ongoing collaboration for delivery of program servicesHave expertise in one or more job functions within Patient Services group, mentoring, training and monitoring that area of responsibilityParticipate in quality monitoring of services delivered, as assigned by departmental ManagerOther duties as assigned
General Responsibilities
Adhere to professional standards as prescribed by the professional associations and McKesson as applicableParticipate and assist in departmental continuous improvement activities related to process, quality, trainingParticipate in the development of reports and tools for identifying signals that will flag misunderstanding, misconduct, fraud or other out of protocol program participant related incidentsAssist with reviews of aggregate data to identify program trends and communicate these trends appropriatelyMaintain program data accuracy through review of program documentation for completeness and consistencySupport patients and HCPs with training, education and Injection servicesAct as lead point of contact between the program and stakeholders
Competencies
RN or RPN with current registration and license for practice in British Columbia or Alberta.Pediatric specialization and or experience is considered an assetKnowledge of medical terminology, health care environment, reimbursement landscape, therapeutic and product related knowledgeUnderstanding and compliance with corporate, divisional, departmental and program specific standard operating procedures1-3 years experience in a previous job or jobsDemonstrated ability to communicate efficiently and in an empathetic manner over the phone and in personExperience in the healthcare industry including, but not limited to medical claims, insurance verification, pharmacy and/or pharmaceutical manufacturers is preferable.Required to use menu-driven retrieval and search functions on Windows based applications, web-based applications and proprietary information technology systems; ability to use a switch-based telephony software, etc.Navigates quickly and effectively to resolve problems and obstacles, even when complex and unique circumstances occur; responds to recurring problems by investigating the underlying causes and taking steps to eliminate them. Only difficult problems are referred to supervisorExcellent customer service skills in dealing with patients, physicians, and other clientsResolve customer complaintsRequired to initiate planning and coordination of activities with other members in the work group, make appropriate adjustments to one’s own work plansExpected to suggest innovations to the supervisor, which affect the job or its workflow. Tries different approaches when initial efforts to solve problems fail; anticipates possible problems and develops alternativesAble to work independently and make appropriate decisionsAbility to communicate written and verbally in both English and French is an assetValid Driver’s License, current auto insurance policy and access to reliable transportation, for regional travel
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. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. 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.
Our Base Pay Range for this position
$52,100 - $86,900
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