Sr. Pharmacist

CBC McKesson Specialty Prescription Services (B.C.) Corporation; Surrey; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Registered Staff Pharmacist to dispense medications and provide consultative services in compliance with regulatory standards. The role involves supervising pharmacy staff, ensuring prescription accuracy, and delivering exceptional patient care. Candidates should possess a Pharmacy degree and a valid license, along with strong communication and clinical skills. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits, emphasizing teamwork and accountability.

Qualifications

• Valid license in good standing with the applicable College of Pharmacists.
• Professional Liability Insurance required.
• At least one year of full-time experience in hospital or retail pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing prescribed pharmaceuticals and compounds.
• Supervising pharmacy staff and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Providing patient counseling and follow-up services.

Skills

Knowledge of retail pharmacy practice

Understanding of biologics and specialty medications

Self-directed and independent work capability

Proficiency with Kroll

Clinical expertise in major therapeutic areas

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Accountability

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree

Job description

The Registered Staff Pharmacist is responsible for dispensing prescribed pharmaceuticals and compounds, and providing consultative services to clients and healthcare providers, in compliance with all laws and responsibilities set by the Provincial Regulatory Body and McKesson Canada. The Senior Manager, Pharmacy or Pharmacist Supervisor role is a successor role for the Pharmacists.

Specific Responsibilities :

These generally include, but are not limited to:

1. Filling, verifying, and dispensing medications accurately.
2. Supervising pharmacy staff including caseworkers, assistants, and technicians.
3. Providing patient counseling and follow-up services for dispensed prescriptions.
4. Ensuring prescription pricing accuracy and establishing payment methods.
5. Delivering prescriptions to appropriate sites as per patient requests, regulations, and cold chain requirements.
6. Offering customer service to clients and stakeholders (patients, healthcare professionals, industry partners, etc.).
7. Adapting, renewing, and initiating prescriptions following the Provincial College’s rules and regulations, working within the full scope of practice.
8. Providing medical information to patients and healthcare professionals as needed.
9. Adhering to all relevant guidelines, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
10. Submitting adverse events and product quality complaints.
11. Working flexibly across shifts during pharmacy operating hours.
12. Ensuring staff compliance with pharmacy laws and regulations.
13. Upholding McKesson i2Care and iLead principles and the McKesson Code of Conduct.
14. Maintaining compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
15. Adhering to privacy requirements.
16. Monitoring accounts receivable and temperature controls.
17. Completing all required training and other duties as assigned.

Key Requirements :

• Bachelor or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree
• Valid license in good standing with the applicable College of Pharmacists
• Professional Liability Insurance

Skills and Abilities :

• Knowledge of retail pharmacy practice
• Understanding of biologics and specialty medications
• Self-directed and independent work capability
• Proficiency with Kroll and its capabilities
• Clinical expertise in major therapeutic areas for Specialty Pharmacy
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Accountability and results orientation
• MS Office proficiency

Experiences :

• At least one year of full-time experience in hospital or retail pharmacy
• Bilingualism (English/French) or multilingual skills are assets
• Experience in clinical trials, medication reimbursement, or regulatory environments is beneficial

Supervision and Communication :

• Communication with PSP, Navigation, INVIVA clinics, medical clinics, pharmacy, patients, and drug plans
• No direct reports

What you gain in the role :

Knowledge :

• Skills to identify and resolve drug therapy problems in a specialty pharmacy setting
• In-depth knowledge of various specialty medications

Skills and Abilities :

• Team management
• Addressing unique medication and patient needs
• Teamwork, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, teaching, decision-making

Experiences :

• Collaborating with internal and external cross-functional teams

Compensation and Benefits :

McKesson offers a competitive total rewards package, including base pay, performance-based bonuses, and long-term incentives. Compensation is determined by factors such as experience, skills, performance, and market conditions. Benefits details are available upon request.