Pharmacy Data Specialist- Fixed Term

Shoppers Drug Mart; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

MediSystem Pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Data Specialist to input prescriptions into the pharmacy computer system and update patient records. You will discuss information between colleagues and external partners to ensure accuracy and continuity of care.

The role emphasizes strong data entry, organization, and communication skills, with opportunities for growth and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written).
• Self-motivated with a passion for high-quality client services and building relationships.
• Strong computer skills navigating multiple systems quickly.
• Accurate and efficient data entry for prescriptions.
• Undergraduate science degree or pharmacy-related diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 in MediSystem database
• Prepare prescription label printouts
• Perform ad hoc tasks as required
• Commit to promoting a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging

Skills

Pharmacy data entry

Data entry accuracy

Strong communication

Organization & time management

Computer literacy

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:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

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.