Pharmacist - Remote (Canada)

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Pharmacy

Work Location: Canada

Work Arrangement : Remote, ON

Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 hour shifts. Weekends as needed

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
  • State-of-the-art facilities to provide high-quality products and services
  • The opportunity to be a part of a winning, high-performing team
  • Collaborative, engaging workplace culture – we are passionate about our people!
  • Flexible working environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance
  • Diverse and inclusive culture where your talent and commitment to excellence is welcomed and valued
  • High-growth environment that provides opportunities for learning and growth supported by our Employee Development Program and industry-leading, in-house corporate training offered throughout the year
  • Quarterly virtual social events!
The Opportunity: The Pharmacist is responsible for accurately checking prescriptions (clinical and technical aspects), patient counselling, working with health care professionals to resolve any drug related problems and preparing orders for delivery. The Pharmacist works closely with other members of the pharmacy team to properly dispense medication to clinics. Other administrative duties may be required to provide patient care and support the pharmacy team. The Pharmacist is expected to participate in all aspects of Pharmacy Operations required of a team player. All roles at Sentrex will be cross trained 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):
  • Accountable and responsible for clinical and technical aspects of drug distribution, including prescription clinical review/verification, patient counselling, resolving drug related problems, prescription adaptations/renewals as appropriate, prescription processing, filling and checking of medication
  • Provide exemplary customer service to clinic staff, nurses and physicians primarily by phone/email
  • Adherence to all relevant guidelines including the established Standard Operation procedures and all applicable regulatory requirements as set out by the provincial College of Pharmacists
  • Inventory management and reconciliation which includes ordering, maintaining and organizing appropriate inventory and packaging supplies to support dispensing activities.
  • Actively contribute to the ongoing review of policies and procedures as they pertain to medication dispensing, storage and cold chain transportation
  • Provide direction, guidance and problem solving to pharmacy team with respect to daily tasks
  • Developing and maintaining professional relationships with health care professionals, reimbursement coordinators, private payers and patients
  • Billing prescriptions through pharmacy software (Kroll) ensuring all required documentation is adequate and appropriate including (but not limited to) accounts receivables, dosage and dosing intervals, third party billing restrictions, limited use codes, scheduled appointment dates, clinic locations, copayment management and coordination of benefits
  • Liaison between insurance plans and physicians directly to ensure all necessary paperwork and information is provided to the patients plan for coverage review.
  • Understanding, recognizing, resolving third party billing issues for high dollar value products
  • Accurately entering data and dispensing medications to ensure arrival to the appropriate destination on time
  • Patient follow-up calls
  • Sterile compounding and/or release of compounded products
  • Attends and participates in staff meetings as required
  • Additional duties as assigned by the manager.
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