STUDENT Applications - Student Pharmacist

CareRx Corporation; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy services provider in Canada is hiring a Student Pharmacist for their Specialty Pharmacy team in Kelowna. Responsibilities include assisting in dispensary operations and preparing medications for delivery. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $20.00 to $26.00 per hour, along with reimbursement for exam fees and licensing expenses. Candidates should be current student pharmacists in British Columbia, enrolled with the College of Pharmacists.

Benefits

Exam fees reimbursement

Licensing expense reimbursement

Potential sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• Current student pharmacist in British Columbia.
• Must be enrolled with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
• Demonstrates time management, accuracy, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in dispensary operations to ensure patient care standards.
• Prepare medications for delivery to patients or program partners.
• Support data entry and pharmacy management tasks.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Current student pharmacist standing in the Province of British Columbia

Tools

Kroll pharmacy software

Job description

Overview

CareRx is Canada’s leading provider of specialty pharmacy services to seniors. We serve more than 96,000 residents in over 1,600 seniors and other communities. We are a national organization with a large network of pharmacy fulfillment centres that allows us to deliver medications in a timely and cost-effective manner. We take an active role in working with our home operator partners to promote resident health, staff education, and medication system quality and efficiency.

Position Summary

CareRx is in an exciting growth phase and is seeking to hire a Student Pharmacist to join our Specialty Pharmacy team located in one of five BC locations including Burnaby (2), Kelowna, Victoria and Parksville. Pharmacy services are non-client facing, with potential to grow into Clinical Pharmacist roles to service long-term care clients directly. We offer Exam Fees and Licensing expense reimbursement, competitive wages, and potential sign-on bonus once licensed.

Role

Working under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, the Student Pharmacist participates in day-to-day dispensary operations and ensures safe and effective patient care standards are met for all dispensed medications while maintaining adherence to processes to support team goals (accuracy, efficiency, quality, organization) and regulatory compliance. Responsible for the execution and distribution of medications for a mix of residential care, assisted living, and independent living facilities. Embodies CareRx’s Mission-Vision-Values to support a positive team culture.

Compensation

20.00-$26.00 per hour

Your Day to Day

• Data entry, updating files, pharmacy management software data quality, and support for data entry process changes requiring updates to resident profiles.
• Complete new prescriptions, changes to medication entries, and continuation of therapy prescription entry.
• Prepare medication and associated paperwork for delivery to patients and / or program partners.
• Support with other activities as designated.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Current student pharmacist standing in the Province of British Columbia
• Must be enrolled as a student with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia
• Experience with Kroll pharmacy software is an asset

Attributes, Skills, And Knowledge

• Demonstrates time management, organizational skills, accuracy, and thoroughness
• Ability to work in a team as well as independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, professionalism, and enunciation

Application Process

CareRx welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. All applicants must successfully pass satisfactory background screening (depending on the role: Criminal Record Check, Credit Check, Driver’s Abstract, Education Verification, Current Professional Registration) and referencing. Background screening will be completed after an offer of employment has been extended and accepted.