Pharmacy Assistant

Cencora•Burnaby, BC

1d•CA$42,200 - CA$65,010•Onsite

About The Position

This role is in support of Cencora’s patient and provider support and pharma commercialization services in Canada marketed through our Innomar Strategies business.

Requirements

High school diploma preferred
Pharmacy experience an asset
Proficiency in Kroll an asset
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Organized with the ability to multi-task and maintain accuracy
Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Excellent time management skills
Bilingualism, French/English is an asset
Working knowledge of pharmaceutical distribution industry
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
Previous experience in cold-chain distribution an asset
Previous experience with biological and/or cytotoxic medication and sterile preparation an asset
Excellent problem-solving skills; ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other Office Programs

Responsibilities

Assist Pharmacist or the Registered Pharmacy Technician in filling prescriptions
Assist patients picking up prescriptions
Experience billing and adjudicating third party insurance plans
Ability to self organize tasks
Enter, scan and process prescriptions using Kroll Pharmacy software
Maintain accurate data in pharmacy files and computer drives
Verify that customer receives correct prescription(s)
Maintain workflow through effective task prioritization and teamwork
Answer the phone and respond to inquiries from internal and external customers
Screen telephone calls for the Pharmacist(s)
Order, receive and maintain inventory of medications
Prepare and process billings, claims, disbursements and related documents
Review invoices or other documentation
Pack and ship prescription orders according to established protocols
Maintain pharmacy records
Report Adverse Events in accordance with provincial regulatory standards and, where applicable, internal and contractual obligations
Assist in general housekeeping and administrative duties
The Pharmacy Assistant 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.
As part of your job duties, you may be required to lift up to 50 lbs.