Pharmacy Assistant - Markham, Canada - Sentrex Pharmacy Group Inc.

Sentrex Pharmacy Group Inc.

Verified Company

Markham, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Type:
Full-time

Department:
Pharmacy

Work Location:
Markham, Ontario

Work Hours: 8-hour shifts between 7AM and 7PM

Work Arrangement:
On-Site

Travel Required:
No

A proudly Canadian company, Sentrex Health Solutions is a fully integrated specialty distributor and patient support provider for pharmaceutical manufacturers, physicians, and their patients.

We provide innovative solutions focused on ensuring patients have access and the support they need to maximize their treatment outcomes.

We do this through strategic distribution models and patient support programs that are backed by powerful, integrated technology, a dedicated in-house creative agency, and experienced, cross-functional teams.

Our core capabilities include
Specialty Pharmacy Services, Customized Solutions for Warehouse, Wholesale & Distribution, Patient Support Programs, Strategic Creative Services as well as HCP & Clinic Services.

Come and join our team But first, let us tell you why we love working here:

We are 100% Canadian with locations across the country
Stateoftheart facilities to provide highquality products and services
The opportunity to be a part of a winning, highperforming team
Collaborative, engaging workplace culture we are passionate about our people
Flexible working environment that promotes a healthy worklife balance
Diverse and inclusive culture where your talent and commitment to excellence is welcomed and valued
Highgrowth environment that provides opportunities for learning and growth supported by our Employee Development Program and industryleading, inhouse corporate training offered throughout the year
Quarterly virtual social events

The Opportunity:

The Pharmacy Assistant is primarily responsible for dispensary duties including prescription entry/processing, picking/packaging and shipping of medications, answering telephone calls, accounts receivables and payments, maintaining inventory, assisting in compounding where permitted by scope of practice, and other administrative duties as required to support the pharmacy team.

The Pharmacy Assistant is required to work independently under direction from the Pharmacist, as well as within a team.

All roles at Sentrex will be cross trained as permitted by scope of practice, and you may be required to help out in other areas of the pharmacy when required.

A Day in the Life (What you will do here):

Accurate processing of prescriptions for all programs/medications, including following up on insurance billing issues with third-party payers/patient support programs.
Label, pick and package prescriptions in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures to ensure supply to patients in a safe, efficient, and accurate manner.
Adherence to all relevant guidelines including the established Standard Operating Procedures and all applicable regulatory requirements as set out by the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
Ensure safe and appropriate storage of medications.
Actively contribute to the ongoing review of pharmacy policies and procedures.
Inventory management and reconciliation which includes ordering, maintaining, and organizing appropriate inventory and packaging supplies to support dispensing.
Monitoring of fridge temperatures and reporting any variances directly to the Director Pharmacy.
Developing and maintaining professional relationships with health care professionals, reimbursement coordinators, private payers, and patients.
Prepare medications for shipping, including packing into cold chain coolers.
Accurately arrange for delivery services/couriers so that prescriptions are received ontime by patients/clinics.
Call patients to schedule refills of medications.
Attends and participates in staff meetings.
Assist with other duties as assigned by pharmacist and/or manager within the scope of practice of role.

What you need to ensure you are set up for success:

Minimum 1-2-year experience in pharmacy setting required.
Experience with Kroll preferred.
Knowledge and understanding of specialty medications along with thirdparty billing issues is considered an asset.
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written in English. Ability to effectively communicate in French is an asset.
Strong computer skills in a Windows environment using MS Office (Excel, Word).
Excellent phone etiquette and interpersonal skills.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
Proven ability to selfmanage time, set priorities and multitask to meet various competing work deadlines.
Ability to perform all technical duties involved in the successful dispensing of medications.
Ability to perform physical activities required of the role including the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., and standing for extended periods.
This position requires a significant degree of selfstarting and independence.

What makes you a great fit for this team: