Pharmacy Assistant - Markham

Sentrex Health Solutions; Markham; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Assistant to join their team in Markham. This role involves essential dispensary duties, including prescription processing, inventory management, and providing exceptional service to healthcare professionals and patients. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and a commitment to employee well-being, this company offers a supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact patient care. If you're passionate about pharmacy and eager to grow in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Wellness Program

Paid Sick Days

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a pharmacy setting required.
• Knowledge of specialty medications and third-party billing is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Accurate processing of prescriptions and managing inventory.
• Providing customer service to clinic staff and patients.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Inventory Management

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Assistant Certification

Tools

Kroll

MS Office

Job description

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Position Type: Full-time

Department: Pharmacy

Work Location: Markham, Ontario

Work Hours: 8-hour shifts between 7AM and 7PM

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Travel Required: No

A proudly Canadian company, Sentrex Health Solutions is a fully integrated specialty distributor and patient support provider for pharmaceutical manufacturers, physicians, and their patients. We provide innovative solutions focused on ensuring patients have access and the support they need to maximize their treatment outcomes. We do this through strategic distribution models and patient support programs that are backed by powerful, integrated technology, a dedicated in-house creative agency, and experienced, cross-functional teams. Our core capabilities include Specialty Pharmacy Services, Customized Solutions for Warehouse, Wholesale & Distribution, Patient Support Programs, Strategic Creative Services as well as HCP & Clinic Services.

Come and join our team! But first, let us tell you why we love working here:

• We are 100% Canadian with locations across the country
• State-of-the-art facilities to provide high-quality products and services
• The opportunity to be a part of a winning, high-performing team
• Collaborative, engaging workplace culture – we are passionate about our people!
• Flexible working environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Diverse and inclusive culture where your talent and commitment to excellence is welcomed and valued
• High-growth environment that provides opportunities for learning and growth supported by our Employee Development Program and industry-leading, in-house corporate training offered throughout the year
  
  
  

The Opportunity:

The PharmacyAssistant is primarily responsible fordispensary duties including prescription entry/processing, picking/packaging and shipping of medications, answering telephone calls, accounts receivables and payments, maintaining inventory, assisting in compounding where permitted by scope of practice, and other administrative duties as required to support the pharmacy team.

The PharmacyAssistant is required to work independently under direction from the Pharmacist, as well as within a team. All roles at Sentrexwillbe cross trained as permitted by scope of practice, and youmaybe required to help out inotherareas ofthepharmacy when required.

A Day in the Life (What you will do here):

• Accurate processing of prescriptions for all programs/medications, including following up on insurance billing issueswith third-party payers/patient support programs.
• Provide exemplary customerserviceto clinicstaff, nurses, andphysicians primarily by phone/email.
• Label, pick and packageprescriptions in accordancewith StandardOperating Procedurestoensure supply to patients in asafe,efficient, and accurate manner.
• Adherence toallrelevant guidelines including theestablished StandardOperating Procedures andall applicableregulatory requirements assetout by the OntarioCollege of Pharmacists.
• Ensuresafe andappropriatestorageofmedications.
• Actively contribute totheongoingreview of pharmacy policiesand procedures.
• Inventory managementandreconciliationwhichincludesordering, maintaining,and organizing appropriate inventoryand packaging supplies to supportdispensing.
• Monitoring offridge temperatures andreportinganyvariancesdirectlytotheDirectorPharmacy.
• Developing and maintaining professional relationships with health care professionals, reimbursement coordinators, private payers, and patients.
• Prepare medications for shipping, including packing into cold chain coolers.
• Accuratelyarrange for delivery services/couriers so that prescriptions are received on-time by patients/clinics.
• Call patients to schedule refills of medications.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by pharmacist and/or manager within the scope of practice of role.
  
  
  

What you need to ensure you are set up for success:

• Minimum 1–2-year experiencein pharmacy setting required.
• Experience with Krollpreferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of specialty medications along with third-party billing issues is considered an asset.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written in English. Ability to effectively communicate in French is an asset.
• Strong computer skills in a Windows environment using MS Office (Excel, Word).
• Excellent phone etiquette and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to self-manage time, set priorities and multi-task to meet various competing work deadlines.
• Ability to perform all technical duties involved in the successful dispensing of medications.
• Ability to perform physical activities required of the role including the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., and standing for extended periods.
• This position requires a significant degree of self-starting and independence.
  
  
  

What makes you a great fit for this team:

• Your commitment to providing a high level of service to your internal and external clients.
• You are highly adaptable with a track record of success during times of growth and organizational change.
• You have a proven track record of developing trust and influence at multiple levels.
• You demonstrate an impactful and candid communication style.
• You have exceptional organizational skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, management, and stakeholders.
  
  
  

Why join Sentrex?

We value our employees! Our permanent full-time employees are provided with a:

• Competitive Salary and generous vacation entitlement
• Wellness Program (5 paid days off for your well-being!)
• Paid Sick Days
• Competitive Benefits Package including Dental & Extended Health Benefits, AD&D, LTD & Employee/Dependent Life Insurance
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
  
  
  

Sentrex Health Solutions is proud to be an equal opportunity employer demonstrated by our commitment to diversity, inclusion, belonging, equity, and accessibility. We provide a safe space for all team members to express their individuality within our corporate culture.

We encourage you to apply and accept all applications. We realize that not every candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you!

Accommodations can be made available upon request for those candidates taking part in the selection process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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