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

Express Scripts Canada

Burnaby, BC, Canada
Hourly: $47 - $53; bonus/equity: not specified; be...
Interpret physician prescriptions
Verify controlled substances
Provide patient counseling
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

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.
  • Express Scripts Canada is a leading health benefits management company serving over 12 million members, helping optimize the value of health benefits by linking talent and professional expertise with leading edge information management systems and technology.
  • 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.

Matching 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.

Salary

Hourly: $47 - $53; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive benefits and pension plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Interpret physician prescriptions
  • Verify controlled substances
  • Provide patient counseling
  • Quality assurance to technicians
  • Adapt in dynamic work environment

Nice-to-have

  • Passionate about healthcare
  • Customer service focus
  • Collaborative team culture
  • Innovative solutions provider

Key Requirements

  • Valid BC pharmacist license
  • Bachelor of Science-Pharmacy or PharmD
  • Experience in retail/mail order pharmacy
  • Knowledge of pharmacy laws
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Enhanced Reliability Clearance

Work Rights

Enhanced Reliability Clearance required

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