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Patient Care Specialist-1

@ Shoppers Drug Mart

Mississauga, Ontario

Full-time2+ years experienceBilingual
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Overview

Shoppers Drug Mart is hiring a full-time Patient Care Specialist-1 in Mississauga, Ontario, to be the single point of contact for patients in a patient support program. The role covers welcome calls, reimbursement and financial assistance, medication coordination and adherence follow-up, with flexible hours between 8:00AM and 8:00PM. The posting states a salary of $52,000 to $71,500 per year.

Responsibilities:

  • Point de contact unique pour les patients et leurs médecins prescripteurs
  • Coordonner les services du programme et l'accès continu aux traitements
  • Administrer les tests de moyens financiers et les aides financières
  • Obtenir et documenter le remboursement des médicaments
  • Confirmer l'observance et coordonner la livraison des médicaments

Requirements summary:

  • Diplôme collégial ou universitaire obligatoire
  • 2 à 3 ans d'expérience en santé ou en pharmaceutique, idéalement auprès des patients
  • 2 à 3 ans d'expérience en service à la clientèle ou en centre d'appels
  • Connaissance des régimes de remboursement publics et privés
  • Maîtrise de Windows et MS Office; expérience d'une base de données CRM un atout
  • Bilinguisme français-anglais un atout

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Employer posting date
2026-11-10
First seen by our source
2026-11-10
Source record updated
2026-11-10

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Experience2+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday, evening, overtime
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish, French
EducationCollege diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required)
Perks mentionedPaid training

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Full company description

Built on a foundation of professional expertise and personal service, Shoppers Drug Mart has been meeting Canadians'​ health care needs for 50 years. What was once a small pharmacy in Toronto has grown into an organization of over 1,200 stores from coast to coast, becoming an indelible part of the lives of Canadians, young and old. Yet despite our growth, we have never forgotten our origins. We have always remained true to our belief that the personal satisfaction of each and every customer is at the root of our success - and it can only be ensured by the commitment of people who realize that success is built one customer at a time.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • Toronto, Ontario, CA
Business categories
  • Cannabis
  • E-Commerce
  • Health Care
  • Medical
  • Mobile Apps
  • Online Portals
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Telehealth
  • Drug & Health Stores
  • Retail and wholesale
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  • Shoppers Drug Mart
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Built on a foundation of professional expertise and personal service, Shoppers Drug Mart has been meeting Canadians'​ health care needs for 50 years. What was once a small pharmacy in Toronto has grown into an organization of over 1,200 stores from coast to coast, becoming an indelible part of the lives of Canadians, young and old. Yet despite our growth, we have never forgotten our origins. We have always remained…

FieldValue
IndustryRetail
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Organization typePublic Company
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Job description

Lieu:

1685 Tech Ave, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 0A7

Chez Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix, nous innovons en matière de santé et de bien-être au Canada. Des ordonnances aux cliniques sans rendez-vous, en passant par un programme de fidélisation des plus appréciés, nous prenons soin de nos clients et les soutenons grâce à des nouvelles approches tous les jours.

Avec plus de 1 300 magasins détenus et exploités localement d’un océan à l’autre, le réseau de Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix est un milieu de travail et de magasinage formidable. Nous sommes déterminés à bâtir une équipe talentueuse prônant la collaboration, la générosité et l'inclusion. Joignez-vous à notre équipe et contribuez à créer un avenir sain pour votre carrière et pour tous les Canadiens.

Pourquoi ce role est-il important?

The Patient Care Specialist (PCS) is the single point of contact for patients enrolled in a patient
support program. The PCS is responsible for ensuring program service offerings are managed and
delivered effectively with the highest quality customer service. This colleague is action oriented,
tactful, and empathetic, ensuring the patient has a positive experience working with Specialty Health
Network through their treatment journey.
Nature and Scope
The Patient Care Specialist is the main point of contact for the patient, and in some programs, also
the single point of contact for the group of physician clinics/offices within that territory. The Patient
Care Specialist will work collaboratively with other Patient Care Specialists and a Case
Manager/Field Case Manager for a designated territory, dependent on the program. The superior
end to end support provided by this team will enhance the patient and physician experience of the
Support Program and drive positive patient outcomes. Attention to customer key performance
indicators identified for the program is fundamental to this role.

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 with
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) is an asset
 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 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

Pourquoi travailler chez Shoppers Drug Mart?

En agissant à titre de consultant qui soutient les clients internes et les pharmaciens-propriétaires affiliés, vous acquerrez une expérience unique au secteur du commerce du détail tout en travaillant pour une marque nationale primée. Vous bénéficierez du Programme d’achat des employés, d’une rémunération concurrentielle et de possibilités d’apprentissage en ligne par l’intermédiaire de Académie.

Prenez en main votre emploi et trouvez d’autres façons de vous soucier de votre travail, de vos collègues, des clients et des membres de la collectivité.

Comment Réussir:

Chez Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix, nous recherchons toujours des personnes formidables pour continuellement renforcer notre culture. Nous croyons que les gens formidables façonnent nos valeurs, sont authentiques, bâtissent la confiance et créent des liens.

Si cela vous ressemble et que vous êtes ouvert d’esprit, que vous avez une bonne attitude face aux changements et que vous aimez les défis d’un environnement de travail aux détails dynamiques, postulez aujourd’hui.

Type d'emploi:

Temps plein

Type de Rôle:

Poste régulier

Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix considère que la diversité culturelle du Canada est une source de fierté nationale et un symbole de force. Nous nous sommes donné comme priorité de refléter la diversité croissante du Canada dans les produits que nous vendons, les gens que nous embauchons et notre culture d’entreprise. Des accommodements sont disponibles sur demande pour les postulants et collègues atteints d’un handicap.

En outre, nous croyons que la conformité aux lois consiste à faire ce qu'il faut. Le respect de la loi fait partie de notre Code de conduite; il renforce ce que nos clients et nos parties prenantes attendent de nous.

Remarque : Si vous avez accès à Libre-service de l’employé (ESS) dans Workday, veuillez postuler à cet emploi en utilisant l’application Workday.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :$52,000.00 - $71,500.00 / 52.000,00$ - 71.500,00$ (per year / par an)A candidate’s 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. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste vacant existant. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.

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