Pharmacist (18-Month Contract) – Mississauga

WHO WE ARE

When it comes to health were always looking for waysto push for better. Its why we were founded in the first 1957 ourfounder pharmacist William Wilkinson witnessed a mother sacrifice her healthby forgoing her own medicine to pay for her sick daughters prescription. Heknew there had to be a better way. So he introduced North Americas firstprepaid drug plan and GreenShield was born as a non-profit with a missionto support better health for all Canadians.

We arent just a health and benefits company. Werethe only non-profit social enterprise that brings worlds of coverage andcare together all in one place.
Were noble challengers purposefully building a betterway and we need the best people to help us create a more holistic approach thattakes care of the mind and body.

Our mission is to create better health for allCanadians and we know that starts with our employees.

THEROLE IN A NUTSHELL

Base Salary: CAD $72521.00 - 109341.00

About the Role:

You will have the opportunity to work with our in-housespecialty team and supervise the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy toprovide direct patient care for our patients. Conduct virtual and/or in-personconsultations and trainings for patients starting on biologic and otherspecialty medications.

• Provide medication counselling and disease management education as required answering any clinical questions therapeutic concerns relating to patients drug therapy and disease management.
• Obtain interpret and evaluate all physician medication orders to assure therapeutic appropriateness cost effectiveness accuracy and completeness.
• Check and verify prescriptions for appropriateness as it relates to clinical technical financial and compounding accuracy: i) data verification (if necessary); ii) clinical verification and iii) product verification (if necessary).
• Collaborate effectively with other health care professionals to address any patient related questions or concerns
• Ensure pharmacy meets and maintains standards of practice operating procedures policies laws and regulations set in place by the Ontario College of Pharmacist and NKS.
• Accurately maintains all legally required records.
• Assists in training and orientation of new employees.
• Takes part in continuous improvement initiatives and quality assurance to improve the standards of operation on an ongoing basis
• Takes part in special projects as assigned by the designated manager director of pharmacy operations and other senior managers

WHO WERE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelors Degree (BSc) in Pharmacy or a PharmD from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed with Ontario College of Pharmacists to be able to provide direct patient care (Part A). Must be in good standing.
• Current CPR certification if involved with direct patient contact.
• Injection training certified

Nice to Have:

• Previous experience with Kroll is an asset
• Experience with sterile and/or non-sterile compounding
• Experience working in a specialty pharmacy environment (e.g. biologics complex therapies prior authorizations)

THE CULTURE

We believe a career should be meaningful. Not just ameans to earn a living. Our culture is one where everyones voice is heard andvalued. Because thats what it takesto create better health for all. We dare to challenge the status quo. And weredriven by people who have challenged theirs. We believe that yourworkplace should empower you to be the best version of yourself. Thats why we provide aplace where you can be inspired challenged and rewarded.

Where your growth means our growth.
Where your voice is heard and valued.
Where your work has purpose. And purpose matters.

We believe our people arecritical to our overall success. Inclusivity makes us a stronger smarter andmore informed organization. Being intentionally inclusive of diversebackgrounds perspectives and experiences will enhance our company culture topositively impact how we support our communities. A career at GreenShield isnt just about personalachievements its about making adifference together.

Heres to Better Health for All!

AFEW MORE DETAILS

Proficiency in English is requiredfor this position. As part of this role you will be required to communicatewith colleagues or customers who use English as their primary language. By requiring English proficiency for thisposition we aim to ensure that our employees can excel in their rolescollaborate and communicate effectively and contribute to the success of ourorganization.

GS supports diversity equity andinclusion in our teams and communities and we value the unique contributionsmade by all. Even if your experience doesnt align perfectly to everyrequirement we invite you to apply. We encourage applications fromall candidates and will accommodate needs under human rights legislationthroughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please let usknow of any accommodation through Information received relating toaccommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Providing this information givesGS consent to use your personal information to assess your suitability forspecific positions future opportunities or for your personnel file. Yourrésumé will be held in strict confidence and will be viewed only by theOrganization. Information may be stored outside of Canada and could be used foraggregate statistical purposes (which uses no personal identification).

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Employment Type : Contract
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 72521 - 109341