Assistant, Specialty Pharmacy

Cencora; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora is hiring a Pharmacy Support Specialist to join our Canada team. This role supports specialty pharmacy workflows, including prescription intake, benefit verification, claims follow-up, and prior authorization support, following established procedures to ensure timely fulfillment.

We value 2+ years of pharmacy support or related operational experience, with certification in pharmacy technician practice preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in pharmacy support, healthcare operations, claims processing, medication access, fulfillment support, or a related operational environment.
• Certification in pharmacy technician practice, or equivalent preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Supports specialty pharmacy workflows across prescription intake, benefit verification, claims follow-up, prior authorization support, and fulfillment activities.
• Coordinates required documentation and daily handoffs for prior authorization, clinical review, and related requests within defined timelines.
• Reviews claims, orders, refill activity, shipment details, and inventory information to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Communicates workflow status and issues to pharmacists, technicians, payers, service teams, and approved contacts; documents steps for traceability.

Skills

Pharmacy support

Healthcare operations

Claims processing

Medication access

Fulfillment support

Education

High school diploma/GED

Pharmacy technician certification (preferred)

Job description

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere.

Job Details

This job profile description is a standardized, non-contractual reference description and global reference tool provided for organizational consistency and talent architecture purposes across Cencora. It does not alter actual job duties, responsibilities, reporting lines, working conditions, grading, compensation, or other essential terms and conditions of employment. Actual duties and responsibilities may vary based on business needs, local requirements, and operational practices. Where a team member's role is governed by an employment agreement, local terms and conditions, prior job description or collective bargaining agreement, those documents shall prevail in case of any inconsistency. Mandatory local laws shall also prevail. Supports specialty pharmacy workflows across prescription intake, benefit verification, claims follow-up, prior authorization support, and fulfillment activities using established procedures. Coordinates required documentation and daily handoffs for prior authorization, clinical review, and related operational requests within defined timelines. Reviews claims, orders, refill activity, shipment details, and inventory information to identify routine discrepancies and complete approved corrective actions. Tracks backorders, substitutions, replenishment updates, and product availability issues to support continuity of pharmacy operations. Documents workflow activity, issue resolution steps, and required records accurately to maintain traceability and compliance with privacy, safety, and audit standards. Communicates workflow status, missing information, and routine operational issues to pharmacists, technicians, payers, service teams, and other approved contacts. Shares standard process guidance with peers and newer team members and supports updates to checklists, templates, or workflow notes after review and approval.

High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience required. 2+ years of experience in pharmacy support, healthcare operations, claims processing, medication access, fulfillment support, or a related operational environment required. Certification in pharmacy technician practice, or equivalent preferred.

What Cencora Offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.

Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law. The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory. Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned.

Accessibility Policy

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.

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