Pharmacy Assistant 12-month Part-Time Contract - Express Scripts Canada

Cigna; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health benefits manager seeks a Pharmacy Assistant for a 12-month part-time contract in Winnipeg. The successful candidate will support pharmacy operations by processing prescriptions, managing patient information, and providing excellent customer service. This role requires strong communication skills, accuracy, and a solid understanding of pharmacy practices, ensuring compliance with all operational standards.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Positive work environment

Inclusivity and accessibility initiatives

Qualifications

• 2 years recent experience in a pharmacy.
• Working knowledge of third-party plans required.
• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Process prescriptions through Kroll and manage patient interactions.
• Maintain patient profiles and manage inventory.
• Provide exceptional customer service.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Pharmaceutical Math

Data Entry Accuracy

Interpersonal Skills

MS Office

Flexibility

Education

2 years dispensing experience in retail pharmacy

Tools

Kroll Software

Job description

Pharmacy Assistant 12-month Part-Time Contract - Express Scripts Canada

Pay Competitive

Location Winnipeg/Manitoba

Employment type Part-Time

Job Description

Req#: 22022268

Pharmacy Operations is responsible for ensuring the efficient operations of the Express Scripts Canada pharmacies. This department is responsible for establishing and maintaining corporate standards of quality, productivity and performance in accordance legislative and regulatory requirements. Further, this department is responsible for overseeing the production levels and service standards associated with pharmacy operations.

12 Month Part-Time Contract

POSITION SUMMARY

Express Scripts Canada is actively looking for a Pharmacy Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy operation and be responsible for processing prescriptions through Kroll and responding to and taking action on member requests as appropriate within his/her scope of practice.

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 patient’s billings and accounts receivable

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 years of recent dispensing experience in a retail pharmacy is essential
• Working knowledge of third-party plans required
• Excellent written, verbal and oral communication skills,
• Team player with the ability to work independently
• Strong customer service focus
• 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

Deadline Internal Applications - November 16, 2022

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 Canada's 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: [e-mail] Do not email [e-mail] for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

Cigna is an American worldwide health services organization based in Bloomfield, Connecticut.

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