Pharmacien / Pharmacist (St. Hubert, QC)

Sentrex Health Solutions•Montreal, QC

100d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Pharmacist is responsible for accurately checking prescriptions (clinical and technical aspects), patient counselling, working with health care professionals to resolve any drug related problems, , and preparing orders for delivery. The Pharmacist works closely with other members of the pharmacy team to properly dispense medication. Other administrative duties may be required to provide patient care and support the pharmacy team. The Pharmacist is expected to participate in all aspects of Pharmacy Operations required of a team player. All roles at Pharmacie Raji Al-Kurdi Inc will be cross trained and you may be required to help out in other areas of the pharmacy when required.

Requirements

Registered and licensed as a Pharmacist with the provincial pharmacy college required (RPh or PharmD. designation).
1-2 years Pharmacist experience preferred
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written in French. Ability to effectively communicate in English is considered an asset.
Strong computer skills in a Windows environment using MS Office (Excel, Word)
Excellent phone etiquette
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Proven ability to self-manage time, set priorities and multi-task in order to meet various competing work deadlines
Ability to perform all technical duties involved in successful dispensing of medications
This position requires a significant degree of self-starting and independence

Nice To Haves

Experience with Kroll is preferred
Experience and understanding of specialty medications along with third party billing issues is considered an asset
Exceptional knowledge of third-party Insurance plans, special authorizations, and EAP’s

Responsibilities

Accountable and responsible for clinical and technical aspects of drug distribution, including prescription clinical review/verification, patient counselling, resolving drug related problems, prescription adaptations/renewals as appropriate, prescription processing, filling and checking of medication
Provide exemplary customer service to patients, , nurses and physicians primarily by phone/email
Adherence to all relevant guidelines including the established Standard Operation procedures and all applicable regulatory requirements as set out by the provincial College of Pharmacists
Inventory management and reconciliation which includes ordering, maintaining and organizing appropriate inventory and packaging supplies to support dispensing activities
Actively contribute to the ongoing review of policies and procedures as they pertain to medication dispensing, storage and cold chain transportation
Provide direction, guidance and problem solving to pharmacy team with respect to daily tasks
Developing and maintaining professional relationships with health care professionals, reimbursement coordinators, private payers and patients
Billing prescriptions through pharmacy software (Kroll) ensuring all required documentation is adequate and appropriate including (but not limited to) accounts receivables, dosage and dosing intervals, third party billing restrictions, limited use codes, scheduled appointment dates, clinic locations, copayment management and coordination of benefits
Liaison between insurance plans and physicians directly to ensure all necessary paperwork and information is provided to the patients plan for coverage review
Understanding, recognizing, resolving third party billing issues for high dollar value products
Accurately entering data and dispensing medications to ensure arrival to the appropriate destination on time
Patient follow-up calls
Attends and participates in staff meetings as required