Pharmacy Data Specialist

Shoppers Drug Mart; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 37,126; Full time

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart in Mississauga is seeking a Pharmacy Data Specialist to accurately input prescriptions into MediSystem's pharmacy system. This full-time role requires excellent organization and strong communication skills as you will discuss prescription details with physicians and nurses.

You will manage patient records, handle refills, and work a variety of shifts, including weekends. Applicants should have a degree in science or a related diploma, with proficiency in Kroll being an asset.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and external partners.
• Proficient in entering prescriptions into a pharmacy system.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve and enter prescriptions into the patient's record.
• Create and maintain patient profiles on MediSystem database.
• Prepare prescription label printouts.

Skills

Excellent organization and time-management skills

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated

Strong computer skills

Accurate and efficient data-entry skills

Education

Undergraduate degree or pharmacy-related diploma/certificate

Tools

Kroll

Job description

Why this role is important

As a Pharmacy Data Specialist, you will use your Pharmacy Assistant expertise within the pharmacy industry to specialize in the inputting of prescriptions into MediSystem Pharmacy's pharmacy computer system.

Along with the accurate processing of the patient/resident prescriptions, changes, and refills, you will also be responsible for entering and updating patient/resident electronic records.

You will use your strong communication skills to discuss important information between colleagues and external partners (physicians and nurses located at the long‑term care facility), as it relates to the patient/resident prescriptions and their profiles.

What you’ll do

• Retrieve faxed or electronic physician’s orders, prescriptions or requests for prescription refills
• Enter prescriptions, refills and prescription changes into the patient’s record
• Create new patient profiles and maintain existing patient records on the MediSystem database
• Prepare prescription label printouts
• Perform ad hoc tasks as required
• Commitment to promoting a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging

This role requires employees to be flexible to work a variety of shifts during the business hour operations, including occasional weekend shifts and statutory holidays.

What you bring

• Excellent organization and time‑management skills
• Strong communication skills (both oral and written)
• Self‑motivated with a passion for providing high‑quality client services and building relationships
• Strong computer skills with the ability to navigate through a variety of computer systems quickly
• Accurate and efficient data‑entry skills and attention to detail (for the entry of prescriptions)
• To help you stand out, any or all of the following are preferred:
• An undergraduate degree from an accredited university with a focus in the areas of science and/or a pharmacy‑related diploma/certificate
• Previous work experience using Kroll is an asset
• Previous work experience / knowledge with weekly dispensing either in multi‑dose packaging or compliance packaging is an asset

Employment Type: Full time

Type of Role: Regular

EEO and diversity statement

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada’s diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired. In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

Salary Range

$19.60 - $26.95 per hour