Senior Pharmacy Specialist

7 days ago


Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada CareRx Full time

Company Overview

CareRx is a leading provider of specialty pharmacy services to seniors in Canada, serving over 96,000 residents in more than 1,600 communities. Our national organization operates a large network of pharmacy fulfillment centers, ensuring timely and cost-effective medication delivery.

We take an active role in working with our home operator partners to promote resident health, staff education, and medication system quality and efficiency.

Salary: $45.00-$55.00 per hour

Actual pay rate will be based on individual candidate's credentials and experience for the role with CareRx.

Job Description

Position Summary:

As a Senior Pharmacy Specialist, you will ensure that all prescriptions are dispensed accurately and safely while providing pharmaceutical patient care, ensuring the highest level of therapeutic appropriateness for patients. With professional knowledge, experience, and a compassionate nature, you will bring a specialized approach to our team and clients.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

  • Dispensing prescriptions, including computer entry, triage of new orders, collation of data, and clinical reviews
  • Providing professional functions related to dispensing, including pharmaceutical care, patient counseling, professional opinions, liaising with other healthcare professionals, and documenting interventions and dialogue
  • Supervising and leading the dispensary while on duty
  • Evaluating the appropriateness of prescription orders with consideration for patient safety and legal requirements
  • Completing third-party adjudications necessary to complete prescriptions
  • Coordinating and supervising non-sterile compounding and dispensing of drugs according to medication orders issued by authorized medical care providers and responsible for timely processing of medication orders and distribution of medications
  • Blister pack checking and pouch packaging dispensing system checking
  • Maintaining confidentiality and protecting personal and organizational information at all times
  • Working collaboratively and supporting efforts of team members
  • Participating in an on-call rotation
  • Willingsness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction
  • Setting high standards of performance for self and others

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Licensed and in good standing with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia
  • Expected to adhere to the Standards of Practice with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia
  • Participation in an on-call rotation
  • Experience with KROLL Pharmacy software an asset
  • Injection Certified

Required Skills and Qualities

  • The ability to communicate effectively to maximize accuracy in the delivery of patient care
  • Strong interpersonal skills required to interact with patients, co-workers, and other health professionals
  • Ability to manage changing priorities
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
  • Customer service oriented
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Strong attention to detail

Benefits

  • Professional Licensing and Insurance Reimbursement
  • RRSP Matching
  • Perkopolis Employee Discount Program
  • Corporate Gym Membership
  • Continuing Education and Professional Development
  • Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Employee Recognition and Service Awards
  • National Culture Events (Holidays, Team Lunches, Contests, Wellness)
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
  • Internal growth opportunities


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