Operations Pharmacist

Medisystem Pharmacy Limited; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

MediSystem Pharmacy is hiring a full-time operations pharmacist to join our dedicated team serving long-term-care facilities. The role ensures prescriptions are dispensed in accordance with provincial regulations and company policies to provide high-quality pharmaceutical care.

The successful candidate will have an Ontario license in good standing, be available for after-hours on-call coverage, and bring strong communication, accuracy and organizational skills to support patient care and

Qualifications

• Must be licensed with the Ontario College of Pharmacists and in good standing.
• Available to cover on-call services after hours on a scheduled rotational basis.
• Preferred: minimum of two years of experience as a pharmacist in long-term care, retail, or hospital settings.
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills and high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Align with company policies and procedures to deliver high-level pharmaceutical care.
• Train and supervise dispensary staff as required.
• Maintain pharmacy inventory and assist in cost controls.
• Provide friendly customer service and build client relationships.
• Ensure narcotics are properly received and recorded; participate in cycle counting.
• Document patient counselling in the system as required.
• Assist in third-party processing, billing, and reporting.
• Adhere to provincial regulations and professional guidelines.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Licensed Pharmacist - Ontario

Job description

At MediSystem Pharmacy, you can use your skills to do meaningful work that has a real impact, in an environment that promotes learning, growth and opportunity. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, MediSystem Pharmacy can turn your potential into performance that is recognized and rewarded. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and a work-life balance.

Hiring Range / Échelle Salariale à L’embauche

$48.90 - $63.25 / 48,90$ - 63,25$ (per hour / de l’heure)

A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste vacant existant. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.

Why Is This Role Important

MediSystem is looking to hire a full-time operations pharmacist to join our dedicated team that serves our long-term-care facilities. The operations pharmacist will ensure all prescriptions are dispensed in accordance with provincial regulations and company policies (professional / legal requirements) in order to provide the highest quality pharmaceutical care. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and a work-life balance.

What You’ll Do

• Align with all company policies and operating procedures (regulatory/legal requirements) to enable pharmacists to deliver high-level pharmaceutical care.
• Train and supervise dispensary staff as required.
• Assist in setting and achieving financial objectives for the company.
• Assist in maintaining pharmacy inventory.
• Present a professional image and provide friendly customer service to foster relationship building with our clients.
• Practice pharmacy within the College's Scope of Practice and guidelines for providing pharmaceutical care.
• Ensure that narcotics are properly received and recorded at the dispensary. Participate in cycle counting and reconciling of inventory as necessary.
• Ensure current and accurate patient profiles for all patients are maintained.
• Perform technical, therapeutic and electronic MAR checks of all medication entries, ensuring detailed documentation in paperless Kroll meets standard of practice in accordance with professional / legal requirements.
• Provide, document, and bill all pharmaceutical interventions/opinions/services as appropriate.
• Minimize medication incidents according to company policies and procedures.
• In the event of a medication incident follow protocol for reporting and resolving.
• Participate in continuous learning activities and share relevant takeaways with other staff
• Document patient counselling in Kroll for all prescriptions as required by provincial regulations.
• Assist in ensuring timely and accurate completion of third party processing, billing, re-submissions, and reporting.
• Protect patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with regulations.
• Align with all federal and provincial pharmacy regulations.
• Commitment to promoting a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging

What You Bring

• Must be licensed with the Ontario College of Pharmacists and in good standing with the College
• Must be available to cover on-call services after hours on a scheduled rotational basis as required
• Preferred: minimum of two years of experience as a pharmacist in a long-term care, retail, and/or hospital pharmacy setting.
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Superior organizational skills, with a commitment to provide exceptional customer service
• Be highly organized, takes initiative, and has excellent problem solving and decision-making skills

Employment Type

Full time

Type Of Role

Regular

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