Pharmacy Assistant - 12 month contract - Express Scripts Canada

Express Scripts Pharmacy West; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support daily operations in Burnaby. This full-time role involves processing prescriptions, managing inventory, and providing exceptional customer service. Candidates should have recent pharmacy experience and strong communication skills. Join a great team dedicated to improving patient health outcomes.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Positive work environment

Benefits package

Supportive corporate values

Qualifications

• 2 years of recent dispensing experience in a retail pharmacy is essential.
• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude is a must.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for processing prescriptions refills and entry of patient care information into Kroll.
• Provide exceptional customer service over the phone and manage patients' billings.
• Inventory Management including ordering, receiving, and shelving.

Skills

Data Entry

Customer Service

Pharmacy Software

Basic Math

Computer Skills

Detailing

Pharmacy Technician Experience

Order Entry

Compounding Medications

Troubleshooting

Tools

Kroll software

Job description

The Express Scripts Canada Pharmacy with regional services across the country is transforming the Canadian prescription drug landscape and the way patients make decisions about their medications.

Our Pharmacies are seeking Pharmacy Assistants that provide meaningful support at the right time to our members for better health and peace of mind.

We are actively looking for Pharmacy Assistants to support the day-to-day operations of the BC Pharmacy operation weekdays Monday through Friday 9 : 00am to 5 : 00pm.

Do you want to work with a great team & improve patient lives every single day

Do you want to make a difference and improve patient health outcomes every day

In this role you will be accountable for processing prescriptions refills entry of patient care information into Kroll and taking action on member requests. We offer a competitive salary along with a positive work environment built on solid corporate values : integrity mutual respect collaboration passion service and alignment.

12 MONTHS CONTRACT

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Gather information to create and maintain patient profile including allergies and conditions

Accurately process prescriptions through Kroll including third party adjudication

Escalate coverage questions to 3rd party adjudicators as necessary

Inventory Management (ordering receiving and shelving)

Provide exceptional customer service over the phone

Label and prepare prescriptions

Manage patients billings and accounts receivable

QUALIFICATIONS

2 years of recent dispensing experience in a retail pharmacy is essential

Experience handling BC Pharmanet claims and adjudication issues

Excellent written verbal and oral communication skills

Team player with the ability to work independently

Strong work ethic and positive attitude is a must

Knowledge of pharmaceutical math

Computer literate possessing intermediate skills in MS Office (Word Excel Outlook)

Proficient in Kroll software

Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Flexible to situations and adaptable to change

A thorough understanding of quality assurance and delivery of service excellence

Excellent organizational skills effective time management and the ability to shift priorities working within established timelines

Demonstrates initiative (learn processes and procedures various benefits) and displays self-motivation to grasp new concepts quickly

Results-oriented paying attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Accuracy in Data Entry is mandatory

Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset

Express Scripts Canada is a Cigna company

Express Scripts Canada is a subsidiary of Express Scripts a Cigna company. Cigna Corporation (NYSE : CI) is a global health service company dedicated to improving the health wellbeing and peace of mind of those we serve. Cigna offers an integrated suite of health services through Cigna Express Scripts and our affiliates including medical dental behavioural health pharmacy vision supplemental benefits and other related products.

About Express Scripts Canada

Express Scripts Canada is a leading health benefits manager and has been recognized as one of the most innovative. Our clients include Canadas leading insurers third party administrators and governments. We work with these clients to develop industry-leading solutions to deliver superior healthcare in a cost-controlled environment. We provide Active Pharmacy services to more than 7 million Canadian patients and adjudicate more than 100 million pharmacy dental and extended health claims annually. Through our proprietary consumer intelligence clinical expertise and patients-first approach we promote better health decisions for plan members while managing and reducing drug benefit costs for plan sponsors.

It will be a condition of employment that the successful candidate obtains an Enhanced Reliability Clearance from the Federal Government. The candidate will be required to provide supporting documentation to receive clearance if required.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package along with a positive work environment built on solid corporate values integrity mutual respect collaboration passion service and alignment.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes a diverse inclusive and accessible workplace. By embracing diversity we build a more effective organization that empowers our employees to be the best that they can be.

We are committed to creating a working environment that is barrier-free and we are prepared to provide accommodation for people with disabilities.

If you require accommodation in completing the online application process please email : Do not email for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

Key Skills

Continuous Integration,LTC Pharmacy,Data Entry,Customer Service,Pharmacy Software,Basic Math,Computer Skills,Detailing,Pharmacy Technician Experience,Order Entry,Compounding Medications,Troubleshooting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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