Relief Pharmacist - 12 Month Contract - Express Scripts Canada

at  The Cigna Group

Pharmacy Operations is responsible for ensuring the efficient operations of the Express Scripts Canada pharmacies. This department is responsible for establishing and maintaining corporate standards of quality, productivity and performance in accordance legislative and regulatory requirements. Further, this department is responsible for overseeing the production levels and service standards associated with pharmacy operations.
Express Scripts Pharmacy seeks to hire Relief Staff Pharmacists who will be responsible for dispensing medications within corporate and regulatory guidelines, and maintain daily production, quality and service levels. The candidate will be required to vary work priorities and activities to accommodate business needs, provide oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians/assistants, 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science-Pharmacy or PharmD
• Experience in a retail pharmacy/mail order pharmacy setting preferred
• Knowledge of pharmacy laws and regulations
• Strong focus on customer service, quality and accuracy
• Ability to read and interpret prescriptions
• Ability to evaluate current state and analyze possible solutions in business workflow
• Ability to train and coach less-experienced staff to desired team results
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment
• Ability to learn quickly, solve problems and make decisions
• Able to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of Windows-based applications and their functiona
• Experience with Kroll Pharmacy software system is an asset
• Knowledge of Pharmacy Benefits Management Industry/Managed care industry is an asset
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule for peak volume times
• Valid New Brunswick pharmacist licensure required
• Must be able to work scheduled shifts or on call as necessary
• Bilingual English and French is an asset

• Verify prescriptions to be dispensed contain the correct medications and are correctly labeled, according to corporate and regulatory guidelines
• Provide oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians/assistants
• Provide patient counseling on new prescriptions and handle patient clinical queries
• Train and mentor other less experienced or new pharmacists and/or technicians/assistants
• Additional duties as assigned by leadership