Staff Pharmacist - Express Scripts Canada

Cigna; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Pharmacists to join their team in ensuring the highest standards of pharmacy operations. In this role, you will be responsible for dispensing medications, providing quality assurance, and mentoring junior staff, all while adhering to corporate and regulatory guidelines. The company values integrity, collaboration, and customer service, offering a supportive work environment that promotes diversity and inclusion. If you are passionate about pharmacy and eager to make a difference in patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Positive work environment

Flexible schedule for peak times

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD required.
• Experience in retail/mail order pharmacy preferred.
• Valid Ontario pharmacist license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and compound medications per guidelines.
• Provide oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians.
• Train and mentor less experienced pharmacists.

Skills

Customer Service

Quality Assurance

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Detail-oriented

Organizational Skills

Ability to Adapt

Team Training and Coaching

Education

Bachelor of Science-Pharmacy

PharmD

Valid Ontario pharmacist license

Tools

Kroll Pharmacy software

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Pharmacy Operations is responsible for ensuring the efficient operations of the Express Scripts Canada pharmacies. This department is responsible for establishing and maintaining corporate standards of quality, productivity and performance in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements. Further, this department is responsible for overseeing the production levels and service standards associated with pharmacy operations.

Express Scripts Pharmacy Ontario seeks to hire Pharmacists who will be responsible for dispensing and compounding medications within corporate and regulatory guidelines, and maintain daily production, quality and service levels.
The candidate will be required to vary work priorities and activities to accommodate business needs, provide oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians, interpret physicians’ or prescribers’ prescriptions, verify and confirm validity of controlled substances, verify prescription information entered in the Kroll Pharmacy software system by data entry or order entry, train and mentor other less-experienced or new pharmacists, and provide back up for other pharmacists, as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Verify prescriptions to be dispensed contain the correct medications and are correctly labeled, according to corporate and regulatory guidelines
• Provide oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians
• Provide patient counseling on new prescriptions and handle patient clinical queries
• Train and mentor other less experienced or new pharmacists and/or technicians
• Additional duties as assigned by leadership

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science-Pharmacy or PharmD
• Experience in a retail pharmacy/mail order pharmacy setting preferred
• Knowledge of pharmacy laws and regulations
• Strong focus on customer service, quality and accuracy
• Ability to read and interpret prescriptions
• Ability to evaluate current state and analyze possible solutions in business workflow
• Ability to train and coach less-experienced staff to desired team results
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment
• Ability to learn quickly, solve problems and make decisions
• Able to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Experience with Kroll Pharmacy software system is an asset
• Knowledge of Pharmacy Benefits Management Industry/Managed care industry is an asset
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule for peak volume times
• Valid Ontario pharmacist license required
• Must be able to work scheduled shifts or on call as necessary

Internal Application Deadline - April 18, 2025

Express Scripts Canada is a Cigna company

It will be a condition of employment that the successful candidate obtains an Enhanced Reliability Clearance from the Federal Government. The candidate will be required to provide supporting documentation to receive clearance if required.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with a positive work environment built on solid corporate values, integrity, mutual respect, collaboration, passion, service and alignment.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace. By embracing diversity, we build a more effective organization that empowers our employees to be the best that they can be.

We are committed to creating a working environment that is barrier-free and we are prepared to provide accommodation for people with disabilities.

If you require accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: [e-mail] Do not email [e-mail] for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.