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

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Description

Position Type:
Full Time


Department:
Pharmacy


Work Location:
Markham, ON


Work Arrangement:
On-Site


Work Hours:8 hour shifts between 7am and 7pm


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 Technician is primarily responsible for accurately performing aseptic compounding, inspection, and packaging of compounded products.

The Pharmacy Technician is also responsible for maintaining the cleanroom equipment, cleaning and disinfection of the cleanroom, environmental monitoring, and maintaining cleanroom inventory.

In addition, the Pharmacy Technician will assist with dispensary duties including prescription entry/processing, technical release of batch compounding products and prescriptions, answering telephone calls, packaging and shipping of medications, and other administrative duties as required to support the pharmacy team.

The Pharmacy Technician is expected to participate in all aspects of Pharmacy Operations required of a team player.

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, including data entry of prescriptions, scheduling refills, picking/labelling/packaging of medications, technical release of prescription, and preparing prescriptions/orders for delivery.
  • Maintaining accurate drug inventory including purchasing and receiving medications and supply items, checking expiration dates, and performing scheduled inventory counts.
  • 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, including ambient and cold chain products.
  • Actively contribute to the ongoing review of policies and procedures as they pertain to pharmacy operations.
  • Manage dispensing and shipping schedules.
  • Processing account payments and account receivable statements.
  • Proactively problem solve third party insurance issues to ensure timely processing of prescription claims.
  • Monitoring of fridge temperatures and reporting any variances directly to the Director Pharmacy Operations.
  • Perform cleanroom activities including worksheet preparation, compounding, inspection, labelling and packaging of sterile preparations, maintaining the cleanroom and its equipment, cleaning/disinfection of cleanroom materials, and performing environmental monitoring duties while strictly adhering to cleanroom standard operating procedures.
  • Attends and participates in staff meetings
    .

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

  • Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists, or eligible for registration
  • Successful completion of a CCAPP accredited Pharmacy Technician postsecondary diploma program
  • Minimum of 12 years of experience working in a pharmacy setting
  • Proficiency with Kroll preferred
  • Experience in the specialty pharmacy or sterile compounding is considered an asset
  • Knowledge of thirdparty insurance plans and pharmacy special authorization procedures preferred
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English required. Ability to communicate in other languages an asset.
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to selfmanage time,

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