Bilingual Patient Services Specialist (12-Month Contract) / Spécialiste des services aux patients bilingue (contrat de 12 mois)
at McKesson Corporation
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McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.About the Role The Bilingual Patient Services Specialist plays a key role in supporting patients, healthcare providers, and payers by coordinating administrative and reimbursement‑related activities for Patient Support Programs. In this role, you will work directly with patients, physician offices, private insurers, and provincial drug plans to help facilitate access to prescribed therapies. Your focus will be on ensuring complete and accurate documentation, expediting reimbursement decisions where possible, and delivering a positive, professional patient experience. This position is well suited for candidates who enjoy patient‑facing administrative work, problem‑solving, and collaborating with multiple healthcare stakeholders in both English and French. This is a full‑time, fully remote role, with shifts scheduled within program operating hours of 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. EST. What You’ll Do: Serve as a bilingual point of contact for patients, insurers, and physician offices regarding reimbursement and patient support documentation Collect, review, and submit completed reimbursement forms to private and/or provincial drug plans Follow up with insurers and agencies to obtain coverage decisions and provide timely status updates Enter and maintain accurate case notes, documentation, and outcomes in patient databases Escalate complex cases or issues outside program scope in accordance with established processes Provide reimbursement status updates and program information to healthcare professionals Support patient follow‑ups on behalf of physician offices to promote continuity of therapy Answer inbound calls, make outbound calls, and manage email and fax correspondence Accurately document and report Adverse Events in accordance with program and regulatory requirements Meet defined service levels, quality standards, and key performance indicators Participate in continuous improvement activities related to processes, quality, and training Basic Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience 3+ years of related experience in an administrative, healthcare support, patient services, call centre, or customer service role Fluency in English and French (verbal and written) Experience interacting directly with customers, patients, or clients Strong data entry, documentation, and administrative skills Ability to follow defined procedures, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines Preferred Skills / Experience: Experience in Patient Support Programs (PSP), reimbursement support, or specialty pharmacy Familiarity with private and provincial drug plans in Canada Previous healthcare, insurance, or pharmaceutical industry experience Experience working in a remote or virtual call‑based environment Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and case management systems Strong attention to detail and comfort working in emotionally sensitive situations Work Location, Travel & Physical Requirements: Fully remote – candidates may work from anywhere in Canada Must be legally eligible to work in Canada No travel required Role involves extended periods of computer use, phone‑based communication, and data entry _____________________ À propos du poste Le ou la Spécialiste bilingue des services aux patients joue un rôle clé dans le soutien aux patients, aux professionnels de la santé et aux payeurs en coordonnant les activités administratives et liées au remboursement dans le cadre des programmes de soutien aux patients. Dans ce rôle, vous travaillerez directement avec les patients, les cabinets médicaux, les assureurs privés et les régimes publics provinciaux afin de faciliter l’accès aux traitements prescrits. Votre objectif principal sera d’assurer l’exhaustivité et l’exactitude de la documentation, d’accélérer les décisions de remboursement lorsque possible et d’offrir une expérience patient positive, professionnelle et empreinte d’empathie. Ce poste convient particulièrement aux personnes qui apprécient le travail administratif en contact direct avec les patients, la résolution de problèmes et la collaboration avec de multiples intervenants du milieu de la santé, tant en anglais qu’en français. Il s’agit d’un poste à temps plein, entièrement à distance, avec des quarts de travail planifiés à l’intérieur des heures d’ouverture du programme, soit de 8 h à 20 h (HE). Vos responsabilités Agir comme point de contact bilingue pour les patients, les assureurs et les cabinets médicaux relativement au remboursement et à la documentation des programmes de soutien aux patients Recueillir, réviser et soumettre les formulaires de remboursement complétés aux régimes privés et/ou provinciaux Effectuer des suivis auprès des assureurs et des organismes concernés afin d’obtenir des décisions de couverture et fournir des mises à jour en temps opportun Saisir et maintenir des notes de cas, une documentation et des résultats exacts dans les bases de données patients Escalader les cas complexes ou les situations hors du cadre du programme conformément aux processus établis Fournir aux professionnels de la santé des mises à jour sur le statut des remboursements et de l’information sur les programmes Effectuer des suivis auprès des patients au nom des cabinets médicaux afin de favoriser la continuité des traitements Répondre aux appels entrants, effectuer des appels sortan
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