Staff Pharmacist - Express Scripts Canada

Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Pension plan

Career development

Flexible work options

Job summary

Express Scripts Canada is seeking a Staff Pharmacist in Mississauga for an on-site, full-time role within Pharmacy Operations. You will dispense and compound medications, oversee technicians, counsel patients and ensure regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates hold a BScPhm or PharmD with Ontario licensure, and have strong communication skills. Competitive compensation, pension, and career development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BScPhm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
• Current Part A registration and licensure as a Pharmacist in Ontario.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy legislation, regulatory requirements, and medication safety.
• Experience in retail, PBM, or related pharmacy environments preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and pharmacy management systems; Kroll experience is a plus.
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify prescriptions for accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee pharmacy technicians and support staff to ensure safe operations.
• Provide patient counseling and medication management support.
• Ensure accurate adjudication and billing of pharmacy services.
• Train and mentor pharmacists and staff; provide back-up coverage as needed.
• Maintain documentation and comply with regulatory standards.
• Prioritize workload in a high-volume setting while maintaining quality.
• Contribute to process improvements and departmental objectives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Regulatory knowledge

Pharmacy software (Kroll)

Leadership/mentoring

Education

BScPhm / PharmD

Tools

Kroll Pharmacy software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Staff Pharmacist
Location: Mississauga
Employment Type: Full-time
Reason for Vacancy: Replacement
Work Arrangement: On-site
Department Name: Pharmacy Operations
Pay Type: Hourly
Pay Range: $48 to $51 hourly.

About Us

Express Scripts Canada (ESC) is a leading health benefits management company. Serving over 12 million members, we help insurance carriers, third party administrators, and the public sector optimize the value of health benefits by linking the talent and professional expertise of our people with leading edge information management systems and technology. ESC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Express Scripts Inc., one of the largest pharmacy benefit management (PBM) companies in North America, part of The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI), a global health company. Together, we deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that improve access, affordability, and health outcomes for Canadians.

Job Summary

Staff 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and verify prescriptions for accuracy, appropriateness, and completeness prior to dispensing, ensuring medications are correctly selected, prepared, and labeled in accordance with corporate policies, professional standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ensure prescriptions and pharmacy services are adjudicated and billed accurately in compliance with payer, provider, client, and plan sponsor requirements, contractual agreements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Provide oversight, guidance, and quality assurance support to pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy support staff to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant pharmacy operations.
• Deliver patient counseling on new and existing therapies, respond to clinical inquiries, and provide medication management support to promote safe and effective medication use.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve prescription, claims, and medication-related issues while collaborating with patients, prescribers, providers, and internal partners.
• Train, mentor, and support the development of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and new team members through coaching, knowledge sharing, and operational guidance.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure adherence to pharmacy policies, quality standards, accreditation requirements, and applicable federal and provincial regulations.
• Effectively prioritize workload and adapt to evolving business needs, changing priorities, and a fast-paced, high-volume work environment while maintaining accuracy, quality, and customer service standards.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and support departmental objectives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, quality outcomes, and patient experience.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by leadership.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BScPhm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
• Current Part A registration and licensure as a Pharmacist in Ontario, in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy legislation, regulatory requirements, professional standards, and medication safety practices, with the ability to ensure compliance in daily operations.
• Experience in retail, specialty, mail-order, home delivery, long-term care (LTC), or pharmacy benefits management (PBM) pharmacy environments is preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and pharmacy management systems; Kroll experience is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Why Join Us

• Competitive compensation, benefits and pension plan
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• A culture that celebrates innovation and collaboration
• Flexible work options and wellness programs

Pre-Employment Requirements

All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of reference checks and background verification in accordance with company policy.

Within ESC, for certain positions, obtaining and maintaining a federal government security clearance is a condition of employment. Candidates applying for such roles must meet all eligibility criteria for the applicable clearance level and consent to the security screening process as mandated by federal regulations. Failure to obtain or maintain the required clearance will result in withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.

Our hiring process includes AI-powered tools to conduct video interviews, take notes and score candidates; however, all scores will be reviewed by hiring managers and our Talent team before making a decision.

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.

Company Information

Express Scripts Canada is a Cigna company. Express Scripts Canada is a subsidiary of Express Scripts, a Cigna company. Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) is a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, wellbeing and peace of mind of those we serve. Cigna offers an integrated suite of health services through Cigna, Express Scripts, and our affiliates including medical, dental, behavioural health, pharmacy, vision, supplemental benefits, and other related products.

About Express Scripts Canada Express Scripts Canada is a leading health benefits manager and has been recognized as one of the most innovative. Our clients include Canada's leading insurers, third party administrators and governments. We work with these clients to develop industry-leading solutions to deliver superior healthcare in a cost-controlled environment. We provide Active Pharmacy™ services to more than 7 million Canadian patients and adjudicate more than 100 million pharmacy, dental, and extended health claims annually. Through our proprietary consumer intelligence, clinical expertise, and patients-first approach, we promote better health decisions for plan members, while managing and reducing drug benefit costs for plan sponsors.

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.

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.