Staff Pharmacist - Part-Time - Express Scripts Canada

The Cigna Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking part-time pharmacists to join their team in a dynamic environment. This role focuses on dispensing and compounding medications while ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory guidelines. You'll be responsible for providing oversight to pharmacy technicians, training new staff, and delivering exceptional patient counseling. This unique opportunity allows you to make a significant impact in the pharmacy field while working flexible hours. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong communication skills, and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Valid BC pharmacist license required.
• Experience in retail/mail order pharmacy setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing and compounding medications within guidelines.
• Provide oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians.
• Train and mentor less-experienced pharmacists.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

PharmD

Tools

Kroll Pharmacy software

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Express Scripts Pharmacy BC seeks to hire Part-time 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.

This is a 12 month contract for a part-time position (16 - 24 hours per week).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

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