Lead Pharmacist

Cencora; Burlington; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services company is seeking an experienced pharmacist to ensure compliance with regulations while providing exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, a minimum of 5 years of pharmacy experience, and strong leadership skills. This full-time role offers a supportive environment with various benefits including health care and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Professional development resources

Paid parental leave

Mentorship programs

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in pharmacy with 2 years of managerial experience preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of pharmacy operations and provincial regulations.
• Medical Information experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure pharmacy operations comply with regulations and company policies.
• Provide the highest level of pharmaceutical care for patients.
• Supervise and co-ordinate dispensing and clinical activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong business acumen

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of Kroll

Proficiency in MS Office

Bilingual (French-English)

Education

Bachelor degree in Pharmacy

Current registration with the College of Pharmacists

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. Apply today!

Job Details

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure all pharmacy operations are conducted in accordance with College of Pharmacists regulations and company policies
• Report Adverse Events in accordance with provincial regulatory standards and, where applicable, internal and contractual obligations
• Provide the highest level of pharmaceutical care for patients
• Supervise and co-ordinate the dispensing and clinical activities of pharmacists
• Support pharmacy technicians and assistants in the day-to-day operation of the pharmacy
• Contribute to operational activities that optimize pharmacy processes
• Assist the Pharmacy Manager with the development and implementation of pharmacy financial plans and overall business strategy
• Participate in regular, operations meetings with pharmacy leadership team
• Ensure proper accounting on billing and reconciliation
• Collaborate and liaise with the Distribution, Patient Programs, Clinics and Nursing divisions
• Assist with the implementation of new projects to drive and support the pharmacy business
• Establish and maintain effective relations with internal and external clients, stakeholders and all on-site personnel
• May be required to be on standby/ on call as part of this role

Experience and Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Pharmacy
• Current registration with the College of Pharmacists, Schedule A
• 5 years in pharmacy, with a minimum 2 years of managerial experience preferred
• Excellent knowledge of pharmacy operations and provincial regulations

Minimum Skills, Knowledge and Ability Requirements:

• Excellent communication, customer service, interpersonal and team leadership skills
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Organized with the ability to multi-task
• Working knowledge of Kroll
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in MS office software including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Medical Information experience is an asset
• Bilingualism (French-English) is an asset

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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