Cencora

Bilingual Reimbursement Specialist

Cencora
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$43,400 - CA$67,980 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of rare disease program offerings and funding mechanisms, with proven experience in coordinating reimbursement processes and managing patient coverage. Exhibits strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills essential for navigating complex healthcare environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Reimbursement ExperienceKnowledge Of Rare Disease Funding MechanismsCustomer Service ExperienceBilingual Proficiency In French And EnglishAdvanced Knowledge Of Pharmaceutical Industry

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Communicate daily and on an ongoing basis with the Program Manager / Associate Program Manager regarding new and existing projects
  • Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of rare disease program offerings, including disease/product pathophysiology, therapeutic areas, disease processes, and mechanisms of action
  • Apply rare disease SOPs
  • Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of public, private, and federal funding mechanisms, as well as rare disease funding bodies in the United States and Canada
  • Coordinate cases with physicians and healthcare professionals to prepare submissions that meet payer specifications and criteria
  • Coordinate and manage all aspects required to obtain prescription drug coverage for patients
  • Coordinate cases with insurance companies, physician offices, and healthcare professionals to maximize reimbursement solutions
  • Navigate the complex advocacy process to obtain prescription drug coverage and reimbursement for life-saving and costly medications
  • Coordinate documents, submissions, and related paperwork for insurance companies and public/federal funding programs
  • Implement financial means tests to maximize patients’ prescription drug coverage
  • Coordinate pharmacy processes once funding has been obtained
  • Report all adverse events to the appropriate assigned units/departments
  • Perform other duties and tasks as required

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Postsecondary education or equivalent in a related discipline
  • Minimum of three years’ experience in the pharmaceutical, insurance, or healthcare-related industries
  • Previous reimbursement experience and knowledge of public, private, and federal reimbursement programs required
  • Minimum of three years’ experience in a customer service setting, or five or more years of tenure as a Senior Reimbursement Specialist
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Professional, courteous, and efficient telephone manner
  • Proven ability to organize time, set priorities, and multitask to meet competing deadlines
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with patients in a healthcare setting about highly sensitive topics
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Bilingual proficiency in French and English required
  • Advanced knowledge of the pharmaceutical or insurance industry
  • Strong business and financial acumen
  • Strong analytical and mathematical skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Effective interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Effective organizational skills
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Advanced knowledge of the pharmaceutical distribution industry
  • Working knowledge of automated warehouse operating systems
  • Excellent presentation skills

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, dental, and vision care
  • Backup dependent care
  • Adoption assistance
  • Infertility coverage
  • Family-building support
  • Behavioral health solutions
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid caregiver leave
  • Training programs
  • Professional development resources
  • Mentorship programs
  • Employee resource groups
  • Volunteer activities
  • Reasonable accommodations during the employment process

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Hard Skills
Knowledge Of Disease/Product PathophysiologyApplication Of Rare Disease SOPsFinancial Means TestingAnalytical SkillsMathematical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsPresentation SkillsKnowledge Of Automated Warehouse Operating SystemsAttention To Detail
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsLeadership SkillsEfficient Telephone MannerAbility To Multitask
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel
Industry Keywords
Pharmaceutical IndustryHealthcare IndustryInsurance IndustryPublic Funding ProgramsPrivate Funding ProgramsFederal Funding ProgramsPatient CoverageReimbursement SolutionsPharmaceutical Distribution IndustryAdvocacy Process