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Specialist, Patient Care


Company : Shoppers Drug Mart Specialty Health Network


Location : Mississauga, Peel Region


Created : 2026-02-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Please Note: If you have Employee Self Service (ESS) on Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application. Location: 1685 Tech Ave, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 0A7 At Shoppers Drug Mart, were innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, were 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, its a great place to work. Were 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. Why this role is important? Specialty Health Network (or SHN, as we call ourselves) is a growing division of Shoppers Drug Mart, with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. We pride ourselves in having an awesome work culture and fun environment! We offer competitive salaries, a great benefit package, Shoppers Drug Mart discount, Goodlife gym discount, RRSP/Pension plans, Employee share ownership plan, professional training and development and many more perks! Shoppers Drug Mart was acquired by Loblaw in 2014, the largest employer in Canada making your career opportunities within our larger organization - endless! At Shoppers Specialty Health Network, we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections. If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today. What You Will Do Single point of contact for patients enrolled in the support program and prescribing physician, if applicable Conducts welcome calls to gather relevant information, introduces patients to the support program, and obtains patient consent as required Informs the patient about all program offerings for example case management support, reimbursement support, self-injection training, prescription coordination and ongoing compliance Understands the molecule(s) in full detail Maintains an expert level of knowledge of reimbursement mechanisms in the public and private arenas, specifically within assigned territory Acts as a patient advocate, exploring all options for funding of medications, determines coverage details and develops/maintains complete and accurate documentation required to facilitate a successful outcome of the reimbursement process Administers financial means tests and manages all aspects of financial assistance within the program as applicable Ensures coordination of program services to patients in an effective manner resulting in prompt and continued access to therapy; including self-injection training Works collaboratively with Program Management, other Patient Care Specialists, and Field Case Manager/Case Manager (program dependent) to address patients concerns or needs and escalations interrupting the patient journey Contact clients periodically to confirm adherence and coordinate delivery of medications (including date, time) Report all adverse Events (AE) and Product Technical complaints (PTC) immediately or as soon as possible upon becoming aware of the event as per current policies and procedures What You Will Need College Diploma or University degree is required 2-3 years experience in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry, preferably working directly with patients and with other health professionals (i.e. physicians, nurses, pharmacists) Experience with public (provincial and federal) and private third party drug reimbursement plans 2-3 years experience in a Customer Service or Call Centre setting Strong Computer skills in a Windows environment using MS Office and experience using a customer relationship database is an asset Bilingualism (French & English) preferred Demonstrated ability to work successfully within a fast paced, team based environment Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, to interact effectively with patients and clients Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret information, data, and regulations Demonstrated ability to pay attention to details and make decisions using sound judgement Flexible to work longer hours, overtime as required Able to work flexible hours between 8:00AM to 8:00PM Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart? Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate-Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award-winning national brand. Benefit from a purchase discount program, competitive pay and online learning through Academy. Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your work, co-workers, customers and community. How Youll Succeed At Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections. If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today. Employment Type: Full time Type of Role: Regular Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nations evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired. In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us. Please Note: If you have Employee Self Service (ESS) on Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application. Hiring Range / chelle salariale lembauche : $52,000.00 - $71,500.00 / 52.000,00$ - 71.500,00$ (per year / par an) A candidates experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / Lexprience et les connaissances dun candidat ainsi que la rgion gographique dans laquelle le poste est situ peuvent tre prises en compte dans la rmunration quun candidat reoit pour ce poste. Cette offre demploi concerne un poste vacant existant. Lentreprise utilise lintelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, dvaluer et/ou de slectionner les candidats ce poste. #EN #SS #ON #J-18808-Ljbffr