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About the Role
We are seeking candidates who are compassionate, caring and who can understand the challenges our patients and their families face. As the ideal candidate you are a pharmacy assistant who is responsible for assisting the pharmacy team in the preparations of medications and supporting them with optimal patient care. Working within a busy pharmacy or clinical environment, you have excellent communication and time-management skills.
Responsibilities
- Preparing prescriptions for sign off by a pharmacy technician or pharmacist according to pharmacy workflow and procedures
- Receiving written prescriptions and inputting them into the computer system
- Resolving third-party billing issues
- Measuring, mixing, packaging, and labelling drugs
- Pre-packaging medications (e.g., methadone, unit-dose medications)
- Assist the dispensing pharmacist in the safe and effective delivery of medication
- Ensuring prescriptions are only provided to patients once the therapeutic check by a pharmacist has been performed
- Communicating with clients and physicians as needed
- Answering telephones and taking messages
- Receiving and sending electronic or fax communications, and general filing
- Data entry and billing of prescriptions using Kroll Pharmacy Software ensuring that required documentation is complete, including third-party billing restrictions, co-payment management, and coordination of benefits
- Assist with the management and reconciliation of inventory
- Other duties as assigned by the Designated Manager or dispensing pharmacist(s)
Requirements
- Completion of a Pharmacy Assistant College diploma and/or equivalent of a minimum 2 years of relevant work experience
- Experience using Kroll Pharmacy Software
- Provision of a recent and acceptable Criminal Reference Check
- Proficiency in using Microsoft platform, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Demonstrated patient-centered pharmacy practice skills
- Demonstrated decision-making skills
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), organizational, and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to remain calm and poised in urgent situations
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Skills
- Kroll Pharmacy Software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Patient-centered pharmacy practice
- Decision-making
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Organization
- Time management
- Ability to remain calm and poised in urgent situations
- Interpersonal skills
Location
- North York, ON
Work Type
- Permanent
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience
Education Level
- Pharmacy Assistant College diploma
Salary/Compensations
- $18.50 - $22.00 Per Hour
Benefits
- Group Benefits Plan for you and your family
- Employee Assistant Programs through TELUS Health
- Discounted GoodLife fitness memberships
- Paid time off for vacation
- Wellness days for illness, and mental health
- Bereavement leave
- Professional Development
- Lunch & Learn Sessions
- Access to 100+ courses within the Company’s Learning Management System
- Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP/DPSP)
- Service Recognition Program
About the Company
- Founded in 1995, Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres (CATC) operates three inpatient addiction treatment centres, a national network of more than 70 outpatient substance use disorder treatment clinics and specialty pharmacies in Canada.
- CATC delivers services in a supportive, compassionate, and judgment-free environment.
- We are committed to improving the lives of individuals affected by addiction through a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach that prioritizes quality care and an exceptional patient experience.
- Our outpatient clinics provide walk-in support in person or virtually to enable community-based access to accredited treatment programs.
- Our CARE teams provide rapid access to a team of medical professionals, pharmacy services and wrap-around supports to engage patients through stabilization and treatment plans that enable patient success in achieving care goals.
- Our inpatient treatment centres provide structured, 24/7 medically supported care in a safe and therapeutic environment for individuals who require intensive stabilization and recovery support.
- Care is focused on building a strong foundation for long-term recovery through accredited, evidence-based programming.
- Our secure virtual counselling services make care more accessible through flexible, remote connections with qualified professionals.
- Please visit www.canatc.ca for more information!
Equal Opportunity
- Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres remains an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for all applicants upon request at any stage of the selection process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.