Pharmacist

Cencora • Edmonton, AB

43d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacist, Pharmacy Services will be responsible for ensuring all prescriptions are dispensed in accordance with pharmacy regulations and company policies to provide the highest level of pharmaceutical care for patients. This role involves patient counseling on specialty medications, supporting and coordinating the activities of pharmacy technicians and assistants, and assisting in operational activities to optimize pharmacy processes. The position also requires developing and maintaining relationships with healthcare providers and patients, collaborating with various divisions within the company, and reporting Adverse Events according to regulatory standards. The role may also involve standby/on-call duties.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a B.Sc. Pharmacy degree or higher
• Current registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacists
• Excellent knowledge of pharmacy operations and legislation
• Minimum of 3 years experience in retail, hospital, healthcare, pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
• A high degree of accuracy and very high attention to detail are essential
• Relevant experience to oversee operational personnel in the pharmacy
• Candidate must have strong communication, customer service, interpersonal and time management skills
• Strong business acumen and an interest to working in an innovative practice
• Proven ability to organize time, set priorities and multi-task in order to meet various competing work deadlines
• Understanding of cold chain distribution practices
• Working knowledge of Kroll
• Strong understanding of Third Party billing and contracts
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of pharmaceutical distribution industry
• Hold and exercise Additional Prescribing Authority (APA) in accordance with provincial regulations to assess patients, prescribe medications, and manage drug therapy independently where authorized.
• Authorized to administer drugs by injection, providing immunizations and other injectable therapies while ensuring patient safety, documentation, and compliance with professional standards.
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Effective interpersonal and leadership skills
• Effective organizational skills; attention to detail
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving skills; ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other Office Programs

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of pharmacy regulations across Canada is an asset
• Bilingualism, French/English is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all prescriptions are dispensed in accordance with pharmacy regulations and company policies in order to provide the highest level of pharmaceutical care for patients
• Provide patient counseling on specialty medications
• Support, coach and co-ordinate the activities of pharmacy technicians and assistants in the day-to-day operation of the Pharmacy
• Assist in operational activities to optimize pharmacy processes
• Help to drive operational improvements
• Develop relationships with health care providers and patients and build on current relationships
• Collaborate and liaise with the Distribution, Patient Programs, Clinics and Nursing divisions
• Report Adverse Events in accordance with provincial regulatory standards and, where applicable, internal and contractual obligations
• The Pharmacist, Pharmacy Services will also be assigned other duties and tasks as required from time to time.
• May be required to be on standby/ on call as part of this role.

Benefits

• Cencora is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. When requested, Cencora will accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and hiring processes and during employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level