Alberta Blue Cross® is an Alberta based organization dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experience and community leadership. We’re committed to providing the best health coverage to over 1.8 million members and take an active role in promoting wellness. We believe in what we do—and place trust in our employees to deliver our vision.

Working at Alberta Blue Cross® means having a career where you’ll be recognized for your contributions. We value diversity, encourage our team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance and provide opportunities for career growth.

OVERVIEW: We are continuing to grow our team and are looking for a part time Respiratory Therapist contractor to apply therapeutic knowledge and skills to a variety of processes we have in place to meet the needs of our customers. The primary focus will be on evaluating physician’s diagnosis to support the determination of eligibility through a government sponsored program. This position will appeal to highly motivated and enthusiastic team players who are looking for different ways to apply their superior communication and organizational skills in a non-traditional clinical setting.

WHAT YOU WILL HAVE:

• The successful candidate must have education from an accredited school and a current practice permit from the General Register of the College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CARTA).
• Minimum of five years’ experience as a Respiratory Therapist, in a clinical setting.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of respiratory therapies including, oxygen therapy, PAP therapy, Level 1 and Level 3 sleep studies, Pulmonary Functions.
• Ability to analyze clinical data such as arterial blood gases, oximetry reports, respiratory assessments, blood work, CT’s of the chest, ECHO’s and electrocardiogram results.
• Familiarity with disease processes to relay benefit eligibility decisions.
• Must have strong attention to detail and analytical critical thinking skills.
• Strong computer skills, specifically with Microsoft programs.
• Excellent customer and leadership abilities.
• Experience with insurance and benefit claims would be considered an asset.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Provide clinical expertise in reviewing request for funding for a government sponsored program.
• Ensures authorizations are processed in accordance with Alberta Aids to Daily Living policies
• Works independently to assess and determine appropriate system entry and correspondence for select requests.
• Identifies and reports any adjudication or system problems to the Management Team
• Identifies necessary changes to improve overall operation of adjudication.
• Reports any discrepancies or suspect authorizations that are not in line with contractual agreement.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.

Alberta Blue Cross® is an inclusive employer committed to a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We empower and are advocates for our team members by welcoming, respecting and valuing their unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.

We offer the opportunity to work in an innovative, high-energy team-focused environment. If you have the qualifications we are looking for, apply online at careers.ab.bluecross.ca