Pharmacy Data Specialist

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

Job summary

MediSystem Pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Data Specialist to input prescriptions into the system, update patient records, and maintain profiles. You will discuss key details with physicians and nurses to ensure accuracy and patient safety.

Strong organization, excellent communication, and precise data entry are required. A related degree or diploma is preferred, with flexibility for shifts and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or pharmacy-oriented diploma preferred.
• Experience with pharmacy data systems is advantageous.
• Experience with weekly dispensing or multi-dose packaging is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Enter prescriptions and updates into the patient record accurately.
• Create and maintain patient profiles in MediSystem database.
• Prepare prescription label printouts and support data integrity.
• Communicate with physicians and nurses about prescriptions as needed.

Skills

Pharmacy data entry

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Computer proficiency

Education

Undergraduate degree in science

Pharmacy diploma/certificate

Tools

Kroll

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.

Why this role is important?

Why is this role 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/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

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 is preferred
• 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

This role requires employees to be flexible to work a variety of shifts during the business’ hours of operations, which include occasional weekend shifts and statutory holidays

Employment Type

Full time

Type of Role

Regular

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.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :$19.60 - $26.95 / 19,60$ - 26,95$ (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.