Drug Database Associate (12 Month Contract) - Express Scripts Canada

The Cigna Group

Jul 15

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry & Junior Level
Healthcare
Hospitality & Retail
Mississauga

Requirements

Post graduate diploma.
Graduate from a Pharmacy Technician/Assistant program with experience in retail pharmacy
Previous experience working in drug pricing or in a Pharmacy Benefit Manager preferred
Effective organizational and time management skills to meet firm turnaround times
Critical thinking for decision making
Team player also able to work independently
Meticulous attention to detail and processes in place
Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
Advanced MS Excel skills
Bilingualism (French & English) is an asset

Responsibilities

Performs the scheduled tasks required to maintain product and price information for drug and medical supplies & equipment items while ensuring contract requirements are met for accuracy and timeliness.
Uses documented processes to apply provincial coverage and price changes from source files for each field in the database and performs data loading in system.
Participates in the maintenance of various programs and functionalities in ESC’s systems.
Performs quality assurance checks on peer’s tasks to ensure data accuracy.
Demonstrates understanding of various sources leveraged for database maintenance; identifies exceptions or errors and undertakes necessary steps to resolve.
Responds to and resolves Provider and Customer inquiries regarding drugs and medical supplies & equipment database information.
Supports internal teams in resolution of drug pricing related issues.
Contributes to completion of projects and programs in area of expertise.
Participates in system testing and analysis in support of new functionality, new system processes, and business rules changes.
Participates in problem resolution, process improvements and process changes, as required.
Applies knowledge and expertise to resolve complex situations and understand impact and implications for business processes, expanding beyond the scope of Drug Database.
Completes day-to-day Provider Data tasks without immediate supervision, but has ready access to support and advice from more experienced team members.
Tasks involve a degree of forward planning and anticipation of needs/issues.

FAQs

What are the primary functions of a Drug Database Associate at Express Scripts Canada?

The primary function of the Drug Database Associate is to update and maintain Express Scripts Canada's database of drug identification numbers (DINs) and drug prices for drug claim adjudication, using their knowledge and experience from retail pharmacy.

What qualifications are required for the Drug Database Associate role at Express Scripts Canada?

Qualifications for the position include a post-graduate diploma, graduation from a Pharmacy Technician/Assistant program with experience in retail pharmacy, previous experience in drug pricing or in a Pharmacy Benefit Manager preferred, effective organizational and time management skills, critical thinking for decision making, ability to work both independently and as part of a team, meticulous attention to detail, superior analytical and problem-solving skills, advanced MS Excel skills, and bilingualism (French & English) is an asset.

What are some of the responsibilities of a Drug Database Associate at Express Scripts Canada?

Some responsibilities include performing tasks to maintain product and price information for drug and medical supplies & equipment items, applying provincial coverage and price changes, participating in system maintenance, conducting quality assurance checks, responding to inquiries regarding database information, supporting internal teams in resolving pricing issues, contributing to projects and programs, participating in system testing and analysis, and resolving complex situations beyond the scope of the Drug Database.

How can a Drug Database Associate contribute to process improvements at Express Scripts Canada?

A Drug Database Associate can contribute to process improvements by identifying exceptions or errors in database maintenance, resolving complex situations and understanding the implications for business processes, participating in problem resolution and process changes, and anticipating needs/issues to plan ahead.

The Cigna Group

Science & Healthcare

Industry

10,001+

Employees

Mission & Purpose

The Cigna Group is a global health company committed to creating a better future built on the vitality of every individual and every community. We relentlessly challenge ourselves to partner and innovate solutions for better health. The Cigna Group includes products and services marketed under Cigna Healthcare, Evernorth Health Services or its subsidiaries. The Cigna Group maintains sales capabilities in more than 30 countries and jurisdictions, and has more than 190 million customer relationships around the world.