Drug & Special Access Navigator
About the role
Job Summary & Requirements The Hudson Regional Cancer Program is one of fourteen in the province of Ontario. Reporting to the Manager, Outpatient Oncology, the Drug Reimbursement Specialist evaluates, facilitates and coordinates access to medication assistance for oncology outpatients. This coordination will occur in consultation with the Systemic Therapy Program Team including Medical Oncologists, Pharmacists, Pharmacy technicians, Nurses and Social Workers. An essential component of the role will be to collaborate with government, community based and private agencies that provide financial assistance for medication and to serve as an advisor to patients, families and healthcare providers regarding medication access to facilitate the process of treatment with each individual either within the centre or within their local community. The Specialist provides a centralized resource within the Regional Cancer Centre to coordinate the submission of Section 8 applications, by securing funds from the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, and/or Private Insurance Companies and Third-Party insurance providers, Compassionate use, as well as “special access”.
As a qualified candidate you will need have the following job requirements:
- Secondary School Diploma or Equivalent
- Health or Social Sciences diploma required
- Health or Social Sciences degree preferred
- Regulated Health Professional preferred
- Minimum 1-2 years of relevant clinical experience in Health Sciences, preferably in Oncology
- Knowledge of computer software programs including MS Office – Word, Excel, Power Point; Database Knowledge (e.g. Outlook)
- Knowledge of Cancer Care Ontario New Drug Funding Program guidelines, policies & procedures an asset
- Knowledge of the Ontario Drug Benefit Formulary an asset
- General Knowledge of the Pharmaceutical Industry an asset
- Ability to develop and compile statistical reporting in order to maintain a monthly log of patients requiring reimbursement assistance and the success rates with ODB and private insurance companies
You are ideal for this position if you have:
- Advances organizational skills to prioritize duties
- Effective communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability to exercise discretion, tact and confidentiality
About Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, located in Barrie, Ontario, provides safe, high-quality care for residents across a large geographical region including Simcoe County and the District of Muskoka. The area is home to more than 450,000 residents, with half of RVH’s patients living outside the City of Barrie.
As the largest health centre in North Simcoe Muskoka, RVH provides highly specialized services, and technology not found anywhere else in the region. This includes the only interventional radiology suites for minimally invasive surgeries, vascular services, advanced stroke care, as well as dedicated trauma rooms in its large Emergency department. RVH is also home to the Hudson Regional Cancer Centre, Simcoe Muskoka Regional Heart Program, Simcoe Muskoka Regional Child and Youth Program and the RVH Regional Renal Program meaning distance is no longer a factor for residents receiving lifesaving treatment.
For more information visit www.rvh.on.ca
Follow us on Twitter: @TeamRVH Like our Facebook page: Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre Subscribe to our YouTube channel: RVHBarrieON
Drug & Special Access Navigator
About the role
Job Summary & Requirements The Hudson Regional Cancer Program is one of fourteen in the province of Ontario. Reporting to the Manager, Outpatient Oncology, the Drug Reimbursement Specialist evaluates, facilitates and coordinates access to medication assistance for oncology outpatients. This coordination will occur in consultation with the Systemic Therapy Program Team including Medical Oncologists, Pharmacists, Pharmacy technicians, Nurses and Social Workers. An essential component of the role will be to collaborate with government, community based and private agencies that provide financial assistance for medication and to serve as an advisor to patients, families and healthcare providers regarding medication access to facilitate the process of treatment with each individual either within the centre or within their local community. The Specialist provides a centralized resource within the Regional Cancer Centre to coordinate the submission of Section 8 applications, by securing funds from the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, and/or Private Insurance Companies and Third-Party insurance providers, Compassionate use, as well as “special access”.
As a qualified candidate you will need have the following job requirements:
- Secondary School Diploma or Equivalent
- Health or Social Sciences diploma required
- Health or Social Sciences degree preferred
- Regulated Health Professional preferred
- Minimum 1-2 years of relevant clinical experience in Health Sciences, preferably in Oncology
- Knowledge of computer software programs including MS Office – Word, Excel, Power Point; Database Knowledge (e.g. Outlook)
- Knowledge of Cancer Care Ontario New Drug Funding Program guidelines, policies & procedures an asset
- Knowledge of the Ontario Drug Benefit Formulary an asset
- General Knowledge of the Pharmaceutical Industry an asset
- Ability to develop and compile statistical reporting in order to maintain a monthly log of patients requiring reimbursement assistance and the success rates with ODB and private insurance companies
You are ideal for this position if you have:
- Advances organizational skills to prioritize duties
- Effective communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability to exercise discretion, tact and confidentiality
About Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, located in Barrie, Ontario, provides safe, high-quality care for residents across a large geographical region including Simcoe County and the District of Muskoka. The area is home to more than 450,000 residents, with half of RVH’s patients living outside the City of Barrie.
As the largest health centre in North Simcoe Muskoka, RVH provides highly specialized services, and technology not found anywhere else in the region. This includes the only interventional radiology suites for minimally invasive surgeries, vascular services, advanced stroke care, as well as dedicated trauma rooms in its large Emergency department. RVH is also home to the Hudson Regional Cancer Centre, Simcoe Muskoka Regional Heart Program, Simcoe Muskoka Regional Child and Youth Program and the RVH Regional Renal Program meaning distance is no longer a factor for residents receiving lifesaving treatment.
For more information visit www.rvh.on.ca
Follow us on Twitter: @TeamRVH Like our Facebook page: Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre Subscribe to our YouTube channel: RVHBarrieON