Pharmacy Assistant- Temporary (4 Months)

At BioScript Solutions, we’re committed to simplifying access to specialty care for people with chronic health conditions and rare diseases. From our home base in Atlantic Canada, we’ve grown into a national network of 13 pharmacies, 100+ Coverdale Clinics, and comprehensive patient support programs (NavieGo) that serve thousands of people across the country. And together, with our third-party logistics and A&D Wholesale operations, we’re proud to be a Canadian leader in specialty health care.

Your future starts here

No Nights. No Weekends. No Holidays!

We are seeking aPharmacy Assistant to join our dynamic pharmacy in St. John's, NL. The scope of this role includes assisting in overseeing all dispensing activities of the pharmacy as it relates to our specialty products.

This is a Full-Time, Temporary (4 Month) position which requires a working schedule of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday. We are an essential health care setting with minimal direct patient contact.

How you will make an impact

• Packing pharmaceutical products as per seasonal protocols;
• Working with each vendor’s shipping software to create waybills for specific locations;
• Verifying shipments are sent to the correct location and as per the expected delivery schedule;
• Assist with dispensing activities, such as filling and labelling medication;
• Assist with inventory activities, such as receiving orders and counting inventory weekly;
• Resolve payment or drug coverage issues with payers, including insurance companies, patient support programs, and patients;
• Work with financial information, including entering data into computer software, preparing invoices, and maintaining patient AR accounts;
• Participating in responding to communication from various stakeholders, including monitoring email accounts and answering phones; and
• Diligent and proactive monitoring of claims with issues, resolving before the patient dose date.

What you’ll bring to our team

• College diploma in Pharmacy Assistant program or related field or equivalent training and experience;
• 1+ years' experience in a similar role;
• Experience using Kroll in a pharmacy setting is an asset;
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills;
• High attention to detail and thorough within a fast paced environment;
• General computer proficiency and competence with Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Proficiency with numbers and calculations;
• Proven customer service skills;
• Demonstrated effective time management and organizational skills;
• Ability to problem solve, think critically, and make decisions independently;
• Flexible and able to handle heavy and fluctuating workloads;
• Ability to meet tight deadlines;
• Capable of lifting and organizing boxes and inventory (5-10 lbs and repetitive movements, up to 50 lbs);
• Driven by continuous learning; and
• Able to work well within a team environment.

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Job Status: Full Time, Temporary (4 Month)

Job Location: St John's, NL

Application Deadline: March 11th, 2024

Our commitment to our team, our patients, and our community

As one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, we offer a competitive total rewards package and paid time off to volunteer. From donation programs and local community engagement activities, to national charitable and environmental initiatives, our team's passion for creating change extends from patient care to community care.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As a people-centric organization, we’re committed to fostering a culture free of discrimination, and providing a safe space for all team members to express their individuality. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion, belonging, and equity, we strive to provide an accessible workplace, where individuals feel valued, respected, and supported every day.

We encourage and accept all applications, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Accommodations can be made available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For inquiries, please email the talent acquisition team at recruitment@bioscript.ca.

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