Casual/relief Pharmacist -1 Year Contract - Express Scripts Canada

Express Scripts Canada

Burnaby, BC, Canada
Base: $47 - $53ph; bonus/equity: not specified; be...
On-site
Interpret physician prescriptions
Verify controlled substances
Provide patient counseling
Express Scripts Canada is seeking a Casual Staff Pharmacist for a one-year contract in Burnaby, BC, to support their Pharmacy Operations. The role requires a valid BC pharmacist license and offers competitive hourly pay, focusing on customer service and quality assurance in pharmacy practice

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • We are actively looking for Casual Pharmacist who are available Monday to Friday, available to start ASAP, and are passionate about health care.
  • Express Scripts Canada is a leading health benefits management company, serving over 12 million members and delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions that improve access, affordability, and health outcomes for Canadians.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Express Scripts Canada is seeking a Casual Staff Pharmacist for a one-year contract in Burnaby, BC, to support their Pharmacy Operations. The role requires a valid BC pharmacist license and offers competitive hourly pay, focusing on customer service and quality assurance in pharmacy practice.

Salary

Base: $47 - $53/hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Interpret physician prescriptions
  • Verify controlled substances
  • Provide patient counseling
  • Oversight of pharmacy technicians
  • Available Monday to Friday

Nice-to-have

  • Adapt in a dynamic work environment
  • Solve problems and make decisions
  • Work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Passion for healthcare

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science-Pharmacy or PharmD
  • Valid BC pharmacist license
  • Experience in a retail pharmacy/mail order pharmacy setting preferred
  • Experience with Kroll Pharmacy software system is an asset
  • Knowledge of Pharmacy Benefits Management Industry/Managed care industry is an asset

Work Rights

Must obtain Enhanced Reliability Clearance

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