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 health benefits through talent, expertise, and leading-edge 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 compensation, benefits and pension plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Passionate about health care
  • Customer service focus
  • Collaborative team culture
  • Innovative solutions

Key Requirements

  • Valid BC pharmacist license
  • Bachelor of Science-Pharmacy or PharmD
  • Experience with Kroll Pharmacy software
  • Federal government security clearance
  • Enhanced Reliability Clearance

Work Rights

Must obtain Enhanced Reliability Clearance

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