Nurse Field Case Manager

Shoppers Drug Mart•Mississauga, ON

9d•CA$80,000 - CA$110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Shoppers Drug Mart, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day. With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work. We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity. Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians. Position: Nurse Field Case Manager Basic Function The Neurology Nurse Field Case Manager (FCM) is responsible for a collaborative process of ongoing assessment, planning, facilitation, service coordination, evaluation, and advocacy to meet the patient /physician/client needs through flawless customer service. The Nurse Field Case Manager will deliver through expert communication skills and available resources, quality and cost-effective treatment outcomes for the patient. The Nurse Field Case Manager will work directly with the reimbursement team to help secure drug coverage. Nature and Scope The Nurse Filed Case Manager will help support a part-time caseload in the province of work that includes disease status, education and trainings provided to patients and providers, coordination of services, in-clinic or telephone support, adherence monitoring and side effect management. Building strong working relationships, collaboration, effective communication, and attention to detail both internally and externally are key responsibilities to meet specific team and business objectives. In addition, the Nurse Field Case Manager will attend pre-booked training sessions, complete self-learning assignments and independent studies while adhering to SDM Specialty Health Network Standard Operating Procedures, Policies, and the College of Nurses Standards of Practice.

Requirements

Registered Nurse with a current, unrestricted license in the province of employment.
BScN preferred, however, a combination of experience and education will be considered
Disease state experience in Neurology (Parkinson’s disease) is an asset
Proficient in reimbursement landscape
Recent experience with Patient Support Programs (PSP)
Demonstrated customer/account focus and consistently deliver on the PSP value proposition
Fluently bilingual in both written and spoken languages (French & English)
Five or more years direct clinical experience
Strong telephony skills
Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to work under pressure
Ability to provide an organized, efficient approach to case management
Possession of excellent skills in assessment, communication, critical thinking and decision making
Ability to demonstrate understanding of SDM Specialty Health Network policies, legal considerations and professional ethics
Proficiency of computer skills including; Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel and Internet Explorer); experience with web based applications (Salesforce)
Ability to adapt to a changing environment
Commitment to the principle of quality client-centered service delivery
Knowledge of case management processes
Valid driver’s license and with reliable vehicle

Nice To Haves

BScN preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for a patient and physician/clinic case load
Work from home with up to approximately 50-75% of travel within provided territory, this will include occasional overnight stays.
Act as the primary resource & contact for patients, physicians, Health Care Professionals, and vendors.
Coordinates & facilitates the client progress from enrollment and throughout therapy
Ensure thorough documentation in patient file to maintain continuity of care and clearly identify and transition any changes in patient care.
Provide status updates related to reimbursement; patient training requirements; pharmacy dispensing/ delivery/refill requests
Report all Adverse Event (AE) and Product Technical Complaints (PTC) immediately or as soon as possible upon becoming aware of the event as per current policies and procedures.
Promotes communication and coordination between the MDs/pharma/patients/clinic staff and other departments within SDM Specialty Health Network
Provide in-clinic, in-home, Long-term care, Hospital training & build relationships on behalf of the program
Provided face to face and virtual education to patients, care partners and healthcare team
Work collaboratively with the Pharma company representatives
Respect confidentiality, advocate for patients/families to facilitate positive outcomes, and ensure that ethical issues are identified and resolved according to the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics
Demonstrate commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement
Maintain high standards of professional practice by adhering to the ethics of the profession and keeping abreast of the latest professional advances
Assume responsibility for personal and professional development
Other responsibilities as required by SDM Specialty Health Network