Pharmacist

PurposeMed • Mississauga, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

PurposeMed is a Canadian-founded healthtech company established in 2019 with a mission to improve access to complex care for underserved communities. We’ve combined our clinical roots with a drive to scale, and now our exceptional team provides specialized care to thousands of patients every month. PurposeMed consists of three complex care business units: Freddie, Frida, and Foria, and partners with Affirming Care Pharmacy. Freddie improves sexual health through education, prevention, and treatment with a focus on the LGBTQ2S+ community. As the #1 rated PrEP provider in North America, we’re proudly dismantling barriers to sexual healthcare for patients across both Canada and the USA. Frida transforms the lives of patients through easier access to adult ADHD diagnosis and fast, affordable treatment. Foria provides trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse Canadians with specialized, gender-affirming healthcare. Affirming Care Pharmacy provides discreet, specialty prescription delivery across North America. Operating from Calgary, Mississauga, Toronto, and San Antonio, they provide our patients with an integrated, end-to-end healthcare experience. We are proud to be ranked #2 on Deloitte’s 2024 list of Canada’s 50 fastest-growing tech companies and recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for two consecutive years. Driven by a strong mission, our team is passionate about making healthcare accessible to those who need it most—and we make sure to have fun along the way! This is a permanent, full-time opportunity. Affirming Care Pharmacy is located on the unceded and traditional territories of the peoples of the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, The Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Huron-Wendat and Wyandot Nations. The city of Mississauga is also homeland to many global Indigenous Peoples. We are looking for a highly motivated and patient-focused Pharmacist to join our incredible Affirming Care Pharmacy team in Mississauga. Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, the Pharmacist will play a key role in our day-to-day pharmacy operations, helping to refine processes and ensure every patient receives the most inclusive, affirming care possible. This is a unique opportunity to join an energetic and growing team that’s deeply committed to making a difference.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Science or Pharm-D
• An active Pharmacist license and is in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists, with authorization to administer injections
• A strong understanding of pharmacy business operations and economics
• Proficiency in all aspects of pharmacy software, from data entry and billing to report generation and troubleshooting
• A positive attitude, a strong sense of urgency and a team player mentality
• Experience navigating operational, technological and strategic change
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• The ability to set priorities and manage time effectively, and is detail-oriented
• Active listening and strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Flexibility to work different shifts including evenings and weekends

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese or Mandarin
• Experience with Kroll

Responsibilities

• Providing Patient Care & Support: Leveraging your clinical expertise within a multidisciplinary environment to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care
• Performing patient medication counseling duties and providing exceptional customer service both over the phone and in-person
• Coordinating with patients to set up shipping and delivery preferences
• Managing patients’ refill cycles to make sure they do not run out of their medication
• Assisting patients in navigating insurance challenges
• Providing in-person patient care, including administering injections in accordance with scope of practice and regulatory requirements
• Leading Pharmacy Operations & Oversight: Supervising and assisting Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants ensuring the accuracy of all prescriptions dispensed and shipped as per College of Pharmacy regulations
• Overseeing inventory management; performing inventory audits, managing the purchasing of packaging and pharmacy supplies and coordinating medication orders with wholesalers
• Maintaining Compliance & Driving Collaboration: Ensuring compliance with applicable Federal and Provincial laws, rules and regulations
• Ensuring all requirements for the documentation and control of substances under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Regulations are satisfied
• Collaborating with key team members to formulate

Benefits

• Liability insurance and reimbursement of licensing fees included
• 20 vacation days
• Annual winter break closure
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care from your first day of work—we cover 100% of your premiums, with coverage available for dependents
• 8 health/sick days
• Extended mental health coverage
• $20,000 of lifetime coverage for gender-affirming care and procedures (Canada)
• $500 learning fund to use towards courses and other professional development
• Our unique People Potential program, in which you'll partner with your manager to identify opportunities to grow and achieve your full potential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees