Pharmacy Assistant (Outpatient Pharmacy)

at  The Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Centre

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year retail pharmacy experience in Ontario.
• Proficient data entry skills.
• Experience with retail pharmacy third party billing and Ontario Drug Benefits.
• Knowledge of legislation and pharmacy related regulatory requirements for community pharmacy practice.
• Knowledge and demonstrated proficiency of computer software programs - including MS Office.
• Ability to handle sensitive issues with tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
• Excellent, effective, and courteous interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven conflict management/resolution skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, detail oriented
• Committed to fostering a healthy, positive work environment.
• Demonstrates a commitment to engage in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community.
• Commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues and volunteers and other members of the community and public.
• Proven excellent work performance and attendance record.
• Hospital pharmacy experience.
• Retail pharmacy experience.
• Inventory management experience in retail or hospital pharmacy.
• Experience using Kroll system.
• Previous experience with automated medication packaging & verification machines.
• Ability to speak another language an asset

• Accurate input of patient information and prescription information into Kroll.
• Accurate prescription filling while maintaining safe and efficient workflow practices.
• Directly interacting with patients during prescription intake, pick up and phone calls.
• Educating and assisting patients about their drug plans, Ontario Drug Benefit (including Trillium) and deductibles.
• Liaise and collaborate with members of the patient’s oncology team: e.g., patient and caregivers, oncologist, nurse, pharmacists.
• Drug coverage 3rd party management, reconciliation, and adjudication of 3rd party payors.
• Maintain pharmacy stock through inventory management including monitor levels, medication procurement and inventory reconciliation.
• Operating PACMED and PACVISION.
• Arranging medication deliveries to patients and reconciling confirmation of receipt.
• Quality assurance activities including but not limited to expiry date checking, medication storage area inspections, audits.
• Comply with policies and procedures.
• Cashier responsibilities.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year retail pharmacy experience in Ontario.
• Proficient data entry skills.
• Experience with retail pharmacy third party billing and Ontario Drug Benefits.
• Knowledge of legislation and pharmacy related regulatory requirements for community pharmacy practice.
• Knowledge and demonstrated proficiency of computer software programs - including MS Office.
• Ability to handle sensitive issues with tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
• Excellent, effective, and courteous interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven conflict management/resolution skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, detail oriented
• Committed to fostering a healthy, positive work environment.
• Demonstrates a commitment to engage in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community.
• Commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues and volunteers and other members of the community and public.
• Proven excellent work performance and attendance record.
• Hospital pharmacy experience.
• Retail pharmacy experience.
• Inventory management experience in retail or hospital pharmacy.
• Experience using Kroll system.
• Previous experience with automated medication packaging & verification machines.
• Ability to speak another language an asset.

To apply for this exciting career opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@torontograce.org quoting job, “08142024 - Pharmacy Assistant - Full Time”. Please visit our website to learn more about the rewards of building a career at the Toronto Grace Health Centre: www.torontograce.org We are a “Great Place to Work”. Toronto Grace Health Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify the Human Resources Department.
The Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Centre has been accredited with a 4 year Commendation in 2021 by Accreditation Canada
Thank you for your interest in The Toronto Grace Health Centre. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Our Core values: Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Committed, Cooperation and Celebration
Our Core Values: Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Committed, Co-operation, and Celebration
Our Core Values: Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Committed, Co-operation, and Celebratio