Staff Pharmacist

MWI Buying Group; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AmerisourceBergen is seeking a Pharmacist to join the Pharmacy Services team in Canada. You will dispense prescriptions, counsel patients on specialty medications, and supervise technicians. The role includes supporting operations, driving improvements, and liaising with healthcare providers.

Strong knowledge of pharmacy regulations, 3+ years of experience, and excellent communication are essential. Willingness to be on standby/on call may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Pharmacy and eligible to practice in Canada.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in retail, hospital, healthcare, or related field.
• High accuracy, strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience supervising operational personnel in a pharmacy setting.
• Strong communication, customer service and time management skills.
• Knowledge of Canadian pharmacy regulations is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions in line with regulations and company policies to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Provide patient counseling on specialty medications.
• Support and coordinate activities of pharmacy technicians and assistants.
• Assist in operational activities to optimize pharmacy processes.
• Help drive operational improvements within the pharmacy.
• Develop relationships with healthcare providers and patients.
• Collaborate with Distribution, Patient Programs, Clinics and Nursing divisions.
• Report adverse events according to provincial standards and internal obligations.
• The Pharmacist, Pharmacy Services may have other duties and be on standby/on call.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Tools

Kroll

MS Office

Job description

À propos de Cencora Cherchez-vous à faire une différence dans la vie d’un patient? Chez AmerisourceBergen, vous trouverez une culture innovante et collaborative, axée sur le patient et soucieuse de faire la différence. En tant qu’organisation nous sommes unis par notre responsabilité d’œuvrer pour des vies plus saines.

Responsabilités

• Ensure all prescriptions are dispensed in accordance with pharmacy regulations and company policies in order to provide the highest level of pharmaceutical care for patients.
• Provide patient counseling on specialty medications.
• Support, coach and co-ordinate the activities of pharmacy technicians and assistants in the day-to-day operation of the Pharmacy.
• Assist in operational activities to optimize pharmacy processes.
• Help to drive operational improvements.
• Develop relationships with health care providers and patients and build on current relationships.
• Collaborate and liaise with the Distribution, Patient Programs, Clinics and Nursing divisions.
• Report Adverse Events in accordance with provincial regulatory standards and, where applicable, internal and contractual obligations.
• The Pharmacist, Pharmacy Services will also be assigned other duties and tasks as required from time to time.
• May be required to be on standby/ on call as part of this role.

Éducation

• Successful completion of a B.Sc. Pharmacy degree or higher.

Experience

• Excellent knowledge of pharmacy operations and legislation.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in retail, hospital, healthcare, pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• A high degree of accuracy and very high attention to detail are essential.
• Relevant experience to oversee operational personnel in the pharmacy.
• Candidate must have strong communication, customer service, interpersonal and time management skills.
• Strong business acumen and an interest to working in an innovative practice.
• Proven ability to organize time, set priorities and multi-task in order to meet various competing work deadlines.
• Understanding of cold chain distribution practices.
• Working knowledge of Kroll.
• Strong understanding of Third Party billing and contracts.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of pharmacy regulations across Canada is an asset.

Skills

• Working knowledge of pharmaceutical distribution industry.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Effective interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Effective organizational skills; attention to detail.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills; ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other Office Programs.

Ce qu’AmerisourceBergen offre

Nous offrons une rémunération globale concurrentielle. Notre engagement envers nos associés comprend l’offre de programmes d’avantages sociaux complets, diversifiés et conçus pour répondre aux divers besoins de l’ensemble de nos associés. Grâce à notre présence mondiale et nos diverses unités commerciales, nous avons une approche équilibrée des avantages que nous offrons. De nombreux avantages sociaux sont payés par l’entreprise, tandis que d’autres sont offerts par les cotisations des associés. Les offres d’avantages sociaux spécifiques peuvent varier selon l’emplacement, le poste ou l’unité d’affaires.

Égalité d’accès à l’emploi

AmerisourceBergen s'engage à offrir des possibilités d'accès à l'emploi égales sans égard à l’origine ethnique, à la couleur, à la religion, au sexe, aux renseignements génétiques, à la nationalité, à l'âge, aux handicaps, au statut de vétéran ou à l’adhésion à toute autre classe protégée par la loi fédérale, d’État ou locale.

Politique sur l’accessibilité

AmerisourceBergen a adopté des pratiques d’emploi justes et accessibles. Sur demande, AmerisourceBergen offrira des mesures d’adaptation aux personnes handicapées durant les processus de recrutement, d’évaluation et d’embauche et tout au long de leur emploi.

Affiliated Companies

Cencora is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions company that is committed to improving the lives of people and animals everywhere. We connect manufacturers, providers, and patients to ensure that anyone can get the therapies they need, where and when they need them. We’re a purpose-driven organization, where all of our team members around the world are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. We work together every day to help our partners bring their innovations to patients worldwide, creating unparalleled access and impact at the center of health.