Bilingual Drug Benefit Analyst

For over 75 years, Medavie Blue Cross has been a leading health and wellness partner for individuals, employers and governments across Canada. As a not-for-profit organization, we proudly invest in communities to help address some of Canada’s most pressing health care challenges. We are one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Canada’s Life & Health Insurer of the Year for 2021 and an Imagine Canada Caring Company. 
 
Our 2,400 professionals work across six provinces, united by our shared values of being caring, accountable, responsible, innovative and community-minded. We’re committed to ensuring our employees thrive in our award-winning, collaborative culture focused on ensuring health, wellness, and personal and professional growth through a variety of programs and support across our organization.
 
Together with Medavie Health Services, we are part of Medavie — a national health solutions partner with over 7,700 employees. Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of Canadians.
Job Title:Bilingual Drug Benefit Analyst
Department:Drug Management Solutions
Competition:86943
Internal/External:Both
Employment Type:Full Time Term 12 months
Location:Remote/Hybrid Montreal
Salary:Comprehensive Compensation
Reports To:Manager
  
Position Summary
The incumbent is a key player in meeting daily operational requirements and expectations of the Drug Management Solutions Team. Working in a fast-paced environment, the incumbent is apt at multi-tasking and manipulating large volumes of data while ensuring accuracy and minimizing errors. 
 
Key Responsibilities
•    Maintains provincial formularies and supports pricing analytics and benefit updates;
•    Maintains price files and payment packages;
•    Manages processes such as system adjustments, quality assurance and communication updates;
•    Responds to inquiries to support the operational areas with respect to drug management issues;
•    Supports activities related to market growth, including onboarding of new groups, changes to existing drug plans and programs, and drugs exemptions;
•    Creates and updates drug prior authorization request forms in support of our special authorization drug process;
•    Works in a team environment to deliver quality operational service;
•    Develops and maintains detailed process documentation for all related aspects of the role.
 
Required Qualifications
•    Education: College or other post-secondary education in healthcare, business, or a related field;
•    Work Experience: Two or more years of related experience with preferred attention given to pharmacy technician or clinical experience; Experience in group insurance and operations would be considered an asset
•    Other Qualifications: Good foundation in data analysis; Strong time management, multitasking and organizational skills, deadline driven; Able to work independently and with minimal supervision;
•    Computer Skills: Agile in using the MS Office Suite of products and manipulating data; Basic knowledge of Excel formulas and functions with willingness to expand proficiency;
•    Language Skills: In order to meet the needs of the English-speaking clientele, this position requires bilingualism
Core Competencies
•    Knowledge – Technical and business aptitude with attention to detail
•    Execution/Organizational Skills - Time management skills, the ability to multi-task and a high sense of urgency
•    Customer Orientation – Strong customer focus and ability to maintain good relationships with clients
•    Team work – Ability to create relationships with colleagues in multiple regions.
•    Analytic Thinking/Problem Solving – Ability to analyze, problem solve with attention to detail and accuracy
•    Communication – Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex processes or information effectively
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 
Medavie Blue Cross strives to foster a culture where everyone is enabled to achieve their full potential - a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) where we live our values every day in the way we treat each other, our members and the communities we serve. Accessibility is a top priority.
For applicants with disabilities, we provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Medavie Blue Cross Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
We would like to thank all candidates for expressing interest. Please note only those selected for interviews will be contacted.