Registered Pharmacy Technician - Drug Access Navigator

Nova Scotia Health; Halifax; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health is seeking a Registered Pharmacy Technician to join the Drug Access Navigator team. You will coordinate coverage for prescriptions, guide patients through insurers and Pharmacare programs, and collaborate with physicians and staff in a hospital setting.

Ideal candidates are graduates of accredited programs, NS licensure, and have strong math, inventory, and communication skills. This long-assignment full-time role offers benefits and a comprehensive pension plan.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program.
• Licensure in Nova Scotia as a Pharmacy Technician (NSPR) required.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in coordinating prescription coverage and forms for insurers.
• Guide staff and patients through Pharmacare and Patient Assistance Programs.
• Liaise with physicians, nursing staff, insurers and pharmacies by phone.
• Track Special Authorization requests and manage data and stock.

Skills

Licensure NSPR

BLS certified

Hospital pharmacy experience

Microsoft Office

Excel

Communication skills

French helpful

Mathematical calculations

Inventory control

Decision making

Education

Accredited Pharmacy Technician Program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Registered Pharmacy Technician - Drug Access Navigator

Req ID: 228953
Location: CentralZone,Victoria Building - QEII
Department: PHAR Pharmacy Oncology/Surgery/Research
Type of Employment: CasualHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1
Union: NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 18-Nov-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, the Drug Access Navigator assists patients in coordinating coverage for various prescription medications. This includes guiding staff and patients through forms for insurers, Pharmacare programs, and pharmaceutical-sponsored Patient Assistance Programs. Working with the other Drug Access Navigators, responsibilities include meeting with patients, consulting with physicians and nursing staff, tracking Special Authorization requests, liaising with community pharmacies, insurers, patient assistance programs and pharmacare by phone, managing and tracking compassionate/sample stock, and managing data.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program
• Licensure and registration in Nova Scotia as a Pharmacy Technician (NSPR) required
  • If there are no candidates who meet the above qualification, candidates actively pursuing Pharmacy Technician licensure within the Province of Nova scotia will be considered
  • If there are no candidates who meet the above qualification, Pharmacy Practice Assistants may be considered
• Drug administration by injection technical permit (Pharmacy Technician) an asset
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• Experience as a pharmacy technician/pharmacy practice assistant, preferably in a hospital, an asset
• Knowledge of sterile technique and special precautions used with chemotherapy is an asset
• Experience in unit dose drug distribution systems, automation technology, decentralized medication dispensing cabinets, an asset
• Knowledge of medical terminology, inventory control and record keeping
• Demonstrated good decision making and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medications Knowledge of the law and regulations pertaining to the receipt, storage and distribution of prescription and narcotic drugs
• Basic typing skills or computer/keyboard experience; skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, etc.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

Registered Technician: $30.52 - $34.43 hourly

(Pharmacy Practice Assistants: $25.37 - $30.20)

$35.64 ($31.26) hourly with 25 years’ service with the employer

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

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