Pharmacy Technician

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Pharmacy Technician

Calgary, Alberta

ARTARx's vision is to create a unique pharmacy environment in Canada that supports its pharmacy team members to practice to the full extent of their clinical scope without the retail/commercial burden of a traditional community pharmacy. This is the only pharmacy of its kind in Canada as it will be the first vertically integrated pharmacy that looks after the health needs of its own plan members.

ARTARx will enable the Alberta Retired Teachers' Association (ARTA) to combine plan design with self-administration of the benefit program with the ability to render pharmacy services directly to members in an environment where proceeds from the operation are fully reinvested into the plan for the benefit of the health of its members.

Life at ARTA:

The Alberta Retired Teachers' Association (ARTA) is a vibrant organization made up of 33,000 retired educators and like-minded professionals and is served by an equally engaged team of staff. Created by teachers, we are an Alberta-based not-for-profit linked by a common purpose – to ensure a healthy, active, engaged, and vibrant lifestyle for our members in their retirement.

Our culture encourages our members and our employees to live an enhanced quality of life. As a Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice, office perks include a staff wellness program, generous time off, and professional learning opportunities. This culminates in a workplace where we can thrive together.

A rapidly growing organization, ARTA provides an environment where individual contribution is expected and teamwork is encouraged, and where our core values are of the utmost importance. If you have a strong passion for making a difference in people's lives, are a creative team player, and enjoy building strong relationships with those around you, then we invite you to apply to join our exciting organization.

Overview:

Reporting to the Manager, Pharmacy Operations, the Pharmacy Technician, will collaborate with pharmacy staff in the performance of day-to-day dispensary operations and the performance of strategic member health programs and services offered by the pharmacy, delivering the highest quality service to ARTA members.

What you will do:

Pharmacy

• Led and collaborate with pharmacy team members in the dispensing operation of ARTARx in accordance with Alberta College of Pharmacy's Standards of Practice and Provincial legislation.
• Receive customer prescriptions orders, gather all necessary information, and complete relevant documentation.
• Coordinate and communicate delivery or pick-up of prescription orders.
• Maintain accurate patient and drug information files.
• Technical prescription checks on orders prepared by another regulated pharmacy technician or by unregulated pharmacy personnel.
• Support professional practice at the fullest scope under Alberta legislation.
• Support the achievement of customer health goals and business growth with superior clinical service.
• Support our pharmacy clients with Third-Party billings and special authorization applications.
• Ensure customer privacy in distribution of medications and provision of clinical services.
• Monitor and maintain prescription and over-the-counter inventory levels.

What you will have:

• Registered pharmacy technician certification in good standing with the Alberta College of Pharmacy.
• Computer proficiency in KROLL Pharmacy Management Solution is essential.
• Previous pharmacy experience in community or hospital pharmacy. Experience in a central fill, or mail-order pharmacy an asset.
• Strong interpersonal, decision-making, and leadership skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and a strong sense of professionalism.
• Experience working with retired or senior population considered an asset.
• Superior organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience with vial and/or pouch filling pharmacy automation an asset.

Due to the vulnerable population we serve, employees are encouraged to follow public health recommendations, including staying up to date with vaccinations such as flu and COVID-19. However, vaccination is not a condition of employment.