3 Medical Professional jobs in India
Medical Assurance Professional
Posted 1 day ago
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- Support the development, implementation, and successful execution of the Medical Assurance objectives, supporting the overall PV Case Management, RAPV Operations and RAPV mission.
- Contribute to driving a globally aligned approach to ensure ICSR medico-scientific quality and consistency, to support the effective management of the safety profile of Astellas marketed and investigational products.
- Collaborate with vendor medical personnel, Astellas RAPV and non-RAPV colleagues to ensure, support and improve processes to deliver high quality medico-scientific assessments for ICSRs.
- Maintain processes and tools to support high quality medico-scientific assessment of ICSRs
- Lead projects to establish and utilise effective systems to house regulatory documentation and support tools relevant for medical assessment case processing activities (including but not limited to RSI, Medical Concept Library and EPTLs).
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Oversee daily management of the Medical Assurance mailbox by team members through triaging, direct handling and flagging/distributing urgent and routine requests to relevant team members. Correspondence includes but not limited to potential safety issues originating from ICSRs, new/updated reference safety information and associated documents, product trainings and any question/request from Astellas RAPV/non-RAPV stakeholders or vendor staff pertaining to the medico-scientific aspects of ICSR processes and tools.
- Contributes to global (cross-functional) process improvement initiatives and projects impacting medico-scientific aspects of ICSR reporting, medical support tools and associated activities, and actively participate in cross-functional teams to represent the medical voice of the RAPV Operations organization.
- Contribute to the creation, maintenance, and optimization of PV Case Management medical support tools to ensure quality and consistency.
- Ensure effective and timely maintenance of the Medical Concept Library and Expected Preferred Terms Lists (EPTLs) to support expectedness assessments
- Lead medico-scientific activities for the biannual (twice a year) MedDRA updates
- Perform Medical Assurance activities for the maintenance of product labelling for Astellas marketed and investigational products, including the Reference Safety Information for clinical trials/studies.
- Supports (un)planned non-conformances and CAPAs and global quality improvement initiatives associated with medico- scientific aspects of ICSRs and related activities.
- Undertake impact assessments of non-conformances affecting ICSR case processing for Medical Assurance, including collaborating with other RAPV and non-RAPV colleagues, as required.
- Support regular and ad-hoc training and medical education to internal and vendor medical personnel on medico-scientific aspects of ICSRs, support tools and associated processes.
- Ongoing review and maintenance of quality documents owned by Medical Assurance.
- Support inspection readiness activities for topics associated with in-house and outsourced medico-scientific aspects of ICSR case management.
- Other tasks, activities or projects assigned by line manager, as appropriate
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum BSc degree in life sciences, or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years case processing experience (post-marketing/clinical trial) and expertise within Pharmacovigilance, including seriousness, expectedness and causality assessments.
- Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in pharmacovigilance or combined PV/RA/QA, and/or clinical development
- Good understanding of safety regulations for both marketed and investigational products, and excellent knowledge of global health authority requirements including ICH, CFR 21, FDAAA, EU GVP module, JP regulations.
- Good knowledge of MedDRA dictionary for coding activities.
- A technical expert within the organization, with extensive knowledge within their chosen specialty and developing knowledge of related disciplines. Has the ability to recommend enhancements to internal policies, processes and procedures based on new requirements, legislation, etc.
- Provides solutions to a wide variety of problems of greater complexity that require the regular use of creativity and ingenuity, while safeguarding compliance and quality
- Experience in quality and process improvement activities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Medical/physician qualification
- Advanced Excel skills, including development/usage of formulas and macros
**Working Environment**
**Astellas' Global Capability Centres - Overview**
_Astellas' Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are strategically located sites that give Astellas the ability to access talent across various functions in the value chain and to co-locate core capabilities that are currently dispersed._ __ _Our three GCCs are located in India, Poland and Mexico._ __
__ _The GCCs will enhance our operational efficiency, resilience and innovation potential, enabling a timely response to changing business demands._ __
__ _Our GCCs are an integral part of Astellas, guided by our shared values and behaviors, and are critical enablers of the company's strategic priorities, sustainable growth, and commitment to turn innovative science into VALUE for patients._
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Virtual Medical Assistant (VMA)
Posted 2 days ago
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Job Summary:
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Virtual Medical Assistant (VMA) to join our healthcare team. The VMA will be responsible for handling patient communications, managing electronic health records (EHR), and providing administrative support to physicians and nurses. The role involves facilitating patient interactions related to appointment scheduling, medication follow-up, lab results, and authorizations for prescriptions and treatments. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a good understanding of medical procedures, and experience in dealing with prior authorizations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Patient Communication:
- Handle patient phone calls related to appointment scheduling, medication follow-up, lab result inquiries, and other general queries.
- Provide exceptional customer service to patients, ensuring a positive experience during each interaction.
- EHR Management:
- Maintain and update patient records accurately and securely in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
- Ensure all patient data, including clinical notes, medication lists, and other relevant information, is current and complete.
- Prescription and Medication Management:
- Coordinate prescription refills with pharmacies, ensuring timely delivery of medications.
- Handle prior authorization requests for medications, treatments, and services with pharmacies and insurance providers, ensuring smooth processing of approvals.
- Authorization Support:
- Assist in obtaining prior authorizations for prescription medications and medical procedures from insurance providers.
- Follow up on authorization status and work closely with insurance companies to expedite approvals.
- Coordinate with healthcare providers and pharmacies to ensure accurate submission of required documents for authorization.
- Administrative Support:
- Assist physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals with daily administrative tasks such as updating patient files, preparing for patient visits, Dealing with home health services and durable medical equipment services .
- Ensure patient confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations (HIPAA).
- Patient Education and Support:
- Provide patients with educational information regarding their conditions, prescriptions, and upcoming treatments, as instructed by healthcare providers.
- Support patients in navigating the healthcare system, such as explaining insurance coverage and assisting with paperwork when necessary.
Qualifications:
- Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree or certification in medical assisting preferred.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a medical administrative or assistant role, preferably in a virtual setting.
- Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems (e.g., EPIC, Cerner, AthenaHealth, ECW ) and familiarity with HIPAA regulations.
- Prior authorization experience is highly preferred.
- Skills:
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficient in the use of office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace).
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills, especially when dealing with insurance providers or authorization delays.
- Other:
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- A compassionate and patient-focused approach to healthcare.
- Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
Work Environment:
- This position is remote, requiring a reliable internet connection and a quiet, professional workspace.
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Assistant Professor - Medical Surgical Nursing
Posted 18 days ago
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- Develop, implement, and deliver courses in medical surgical nursing at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.
- Utilize innovative teaching methods, simulation, and technology to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Foster critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and evidence-based practice in students.
- Conduct and publish high-quality research in the field of medical surgical nursing.
- Seek external research funding through grants and collaborative partnerships.
- Mentor and guide students in research projects and scholarly activities.
- Contribute to community engagement and service initiatives related to medical surgical nursing.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to students, junior faculty, and colleagues.
- Foster a supportive and collaborative academic environment.
- Participate in faculty development programs.
- Engage in continuous professional development to stay updated on advancements in medical surgical nursing and education.
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