MAC Pharmacy/Medical Authorization LPN

Position Type:
Permanent

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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 7:45am to 5:00pm Atlantic Time (AT).
We work a 7.5 hour workday, a 37.5 hour work week: No overnight, No weekends.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Make decisions concerning clients' health needs for products that require authorization
2. Administer process for special authorization decisions through the interactive use of telecommunications and applied on-line POS technology
3. Utilize your medical background, knowledge and experience to render decisions
4. Liaison with the customers and other health care professionals to ensure treatment requests are appropriately administered
5. Provide a positive and efficient customer service experience for providers and clients
6. Support positive health care outcomes through on-line case assessment using computer technology
7. You have the ability to work remotely, hybrid or in the office - let us know what works for you!

Qualifications:

Education: Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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

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 LPN 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

We believe our employees should reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. To provide the best experience possible, we will support you with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team of your needs. We are committed to making sure recruitment, retention, advancement, and compensation are fair and accessible while following all relevant human rights and privacy laws. We appreciate everyone who has shown interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you experience any technical issues throughout the application process, please email: Medavie.Recruitment@medavie.ca.