Pharmacy Consultant - Winnipeg, Canada - Canada Life Assurance Company

Canada Life Assurance Company

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Description:

Under the guidance of the Leader, Pharmacy Support Services, you will join a team of pharmacists dedicated to prescription drug management and disability claim optimization.

Prescription drug and disability benefits are a major component to any employee benefit program.

The Pharmacy Consultant will provide pharmacy expertise that will allow Canada Life to develop the best products and create the best solutions to support both our drug and disability benefit plans.

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This position can be located in the following head office locations: Winnipeg, Ottawa, or Toronto._**
What you will do

As a member of a multidisciplinary team, assist in balancing the health needs of plan members with the cost management needs of plan sponsors, while contributing to the longterm sustainability of drug plans
Provide clientspecific support and recommendations
Provide consultative support for management of drug and disability claims.
Develop and maintain Prior Authorization criteria and protocols in collaboration with the Drug Strategy and Drug Claims Management teams.
Partner with pharmacists, nurses, and medical consultants to provide clinical opinions.
Provide support and recommendations for custom formularies.
Liaise with pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Using expert drug knowledge, conduct research and analysis on various drug and disability policies and strategies.
Assist in the development and maintenance of reference material related to drug and disability policy.
Maintain professional competence and expertise in the pharmacy profession through the ongoing review of current pharmacy and medical literature, professional continuing education as well as through contact with professional peers.

What you will bring

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and licensed to practice in a province of Canada
Minimum 5 years directly related experience
Bilingualism in French and English is a strong asset
Demonstrated clinical judgment.
Effective decisionmaking and documentation skills.
Ability to manage relationships and work within a team environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proven planning and organizational skills with the ability to adapt to change and perform effectively under pressure
Creative problemsolving skills and strong customer orientation.
Ability to travel

**Be your best at Canada Life

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You're part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed.

You'll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

***Together, as part of a great team, you'll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It's our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that's trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

We are one of Canada's top 100 employers

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we're one of Canada's leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations._
We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee _

- has the opportunity to_
- reach their potential._

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Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted_**LI-Hybrid