Description
Type de poste:
Permanent*
Date de clôture:
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Medavie Health Services is a national leader in primary health care solutions and the largest contracted provider of emergency management services in Canada. Together with Medavie Blue Cross, we are part of Medavie, a health solutions partner committed to improving the wellbeing of Canadians.
With a growing network of 5,400 health care professionals in six provinces, Medavie Health Services has a long history of operating ground and air ambulance services, medical communications, Mobile Integrated Health/Community Paramedicine programs, 911 Public Safety, 811 Telehealth, home health care, as well as clinical training.
We are proud to invest in communities to help address some of Canada’s most pressing physical and mental health care challenges.
As an employee of Medavie Health Services, we are accountable to our patients and coworkers by participating in and supporting all safety related initiatives, as well as acting in a manner that fosters a culture that focuses on patient safety and a safe and respectful workplace.
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The Team:
The Medical Authorization Centre (MAC) Pharmacy is responsible for making decisions concerning health needs for products that require authorization. In this role you will service various contracts and work as a member of an overall medical professional team.
The primary goal of this unit is to provide positive health care outcomes through on-line case assessment using computer technology.
Work location can be remote from home, and the hours of operation for this team range from Monday to Friday 6:45am to 8:30pm Atlantic Time (AT).
We work a 7.5 hours workday, a 37.5 hour work week: No overnight, No weekends.
Key Responsibilities:
- Make decisions concerning clients’ health needs for products that require authorization
- Administer process for special authorization decisions through the interactive use of telecommunications and • applied on-line POS technology
- Utilize your medical background, knowledge and experience to render decisions
- Liaison with the customers and other health care professionals to ensure treatment requests are appropriately administered
- Provide a positive and efficient customer service experience for providers and clients
- Support positive health care outcomes through on-line case assessment using computer technology
- In this position you will work various shifts between 6:45 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (AT), Monday to Friday
- You have the ability to work remotely, hybrid or in the office - let us know what works for you!
Qualifications:
Education: Active Nursing License
Work Experience: Have a minimum of 5 years nursing experience, including knowledge of medical conditions in relationship to pharmaceutical treatment
-Excellent negotiation and decision-making skills
-Multi-tasker and thrive in a fast-paced environment
-Superior verbal communication skills
-Ability to work shift work on a rotating basis
Computer Skills: possess strong computer skills or aptitude
Language Skills: Bilingualism (English and French) is required
We offer a best-in-class comprehensive total rewards package. Benefits include:
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan and optional RRSP
- 100% company-paid premiums for health and dental benefits
- Additional Personal Spending Account
- Additional Health Spending Account
- Annual Incentive/Bonus plan
- Yearly Nursing Association fee reimbursement
- Vacation Time, Sick days and Personal/Family days
- Optional additional vacation purchase plan
- Employee and Family Assistance plan with additional access to online doctors, virtual consultations
- Access to a variety of company training, development and corporate wellness activities, earning Medavie title of one of ‘Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures’
- Flexibility in physical work location. Work from home/hybrid options available
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We would like to thank all candidates for expressing interest. Please note only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Medavie Health Services is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.
