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About the Role

Facilitate and coordinate the submission of application forms for access to medication assistance for outpatients. Serve as the centralized point of contact for physicians, nurses, social workers, and pharmacists, and be actively involved with government, community-based, and private agencies that provide financial assistance for medications. Act as an advisor to patients, families, and healthcare providers regarding medication access and reimbursement.

Responsibilities

Facilitate and coordinate the submission of application forms for access to medication assistance for outpatients
Serve as the centralized point of contact for physicians, nurses, social workers and pharmacists
Actively involved with government, community based and private agencies that provide financial assistance for medications
Serve as an advisor to patients, families and health care providers regarding medication access and reimbursement

Requirements

Completion of a two-year community college program in an Allied Health related discipline or recognized equivalent
Two years of practical and related experience
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in rheumatology, oncology, ophthalmology or related Outpatient setting
Knowledge and experience with public and private medication access/reimbursement programs and relevant agencies
Knowledge in specialty drugs (e.g., rheumatology, ophthalmology, hepatology etc.) is an asset
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record, and satisfactory attendance
All applications must be submitted before the posting close date
A Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate
UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application if any information provided is misleading, inaccurate, or incorrect

Skills

Medication access
Reimbursement programs
Specialty drugs

Location

Toronto Western Hospital

Work Type

Permanent Full-Time

Experience Level

2 years of practical and related experience
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in rheumatology, oncology, ophthalmology or related Outpatient setting

Education Level

Two year community college program in an Allied Health related discipline or recognized equivalent

Salary/Compensations

CAD 65,910 - CAD 82,387 - yearly

Benefits

Competitive offer packages
Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
A flexible work environment
Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

About the Company

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital.
With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre.
As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.
UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine.
UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Equal Opportunity

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace.
Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.
Applicants need to make their requirements known.