Original job description
Permanent, full-time opportunity
Location & Hours of Operation: Ability to commute to 2-2624 Dunwin Drive, Mississauga, ON. This is a full-time, permanent position at 40 hours per week. We’re looking for someone with the flexibility to work variable shifts during our operating hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 7:00pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Affirming Care Pharmacy is located on the unceded and traditional territories of the peoples of the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, The Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Huron-Wendat and Wyandot Nations. The city of Mississauga is also homeland to many global Indigenous Peoples.
Who we hope to find:
We are looking for a highly motivated and patient-focused Pharmacist to join our incredible Affirming Care Pharmacy team in Mississauga. Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, the Pharmacist will play a key role in our day-to-day pharmacy operations, helping to refine processes and ensure every patient receives the most inclusive, affirming care possible. This is a unique opportunity to join an energetic and growing team that’s deeply committed to making a difference.
In this role, you’ll make an impact by:
Providing Patient Care & Support
Leveraging your clinical expertise within a multidisciplinary environment to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care
Performing patient medication counseling duties (primarily PrEP, STI and HIV care) and providing exceptional customer service both over the phone and in-person
Coordinating with patients to set up shipping and delivery preferences
Managing patients’ refill cycles to make sure they do not run out of their medication
Assisting patients in navigating insurance challenges
Providing in-person patient care, including administering injections in accordance with scope of practice and regulatory requirements
Leading Pharmacy Operations & Oversight
Supervising and assisting Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants ensuring the accuracy of all prescriptions dispensed and shipped as per College of Pharmacy regulations
Overseeing inventory management; performing inventory audits, managing the purchasing of packaging and pharmacy supplies and coordinating medication orders with wholesalers
Demonstrating leadership through hands-on support, actively assisting Pharmacy Technicians with operational tasks to ensure workflow efficiency as pharmacist workload permits
Maintaining Compliance & Driving Collaboration
Ensuring compliance with applicable Federal and Provincial laws, rules and regulations
Ensuring all requirements for the documentation and control of substances under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Regulations are satisfied
Collaborating with key team members to formulate
We need someone who has:
A Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Science or Pharm-D
An active Pharmacist license and is in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists, with authorization to administer injections
A strong understanding of pharmacy business operations and economics
Proficiency in all aspects of pharmacy software, from data entry and billing to report generation and troubleshooting
A positive attitude, a strong sense of urgency and a team player mentality
Experience navigating operational, technological and strategic change
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
The ability to set priorities and manage time effectively, and is detail-oriented
Active listening and strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Flexibility to work different shifts including evenings and weekends
It would also be great if you have:
Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese or Mandarin
Experience with Kroll
Compensation:
$110,000-$120,000 CAD/year (equivalent to $52.88 - $57.69 per hour)
Liability insurance and reimbursement of licensing fees included
Eligible for quarterly bonuses
Earn stock options through our Equity Incentive Plan - connect your efforts to PurposeMed’s growth as we work together to improve the lives of our patients across North America
The compensation listed above refers to a yearly base salary that may vary depending on a candidate's relevant qualifications, knowledge, competencies and work experience, and other factors including market conditions. Base pay is just one aspect of our total rewards at PurposeMed - see our other exciting benefits below!
Do you think you could be our next *Pharmacist*? We look forward to seeing your application!
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Pharmacist provides comprehensive patient care, specifically focusing on PrEP, STI, and HIV care, while managing medication refills and insurance challenges. They also oversee pharmacy operations, including supervising technicians, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with federal and provincial laws.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Science or a Pharm-D and an active license with the Ontario College of Pharmacists. Proficiency in pharmacy software and the ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends, are required.
Skills
- Patient Medication Counseling
- Clinical Expertise
- Inventory Management
- Pharmacy Software Proficiency
- Patient-Centered Care
- Regulatory Compliance
- Problem-Solving
- Analytical Skills
- Time Management
- Communication Skills
- Injection Administration
- Kroll Software
Benefits
- Liability Insurance
- Licensing Fees Reimbursement
- Quarterly Bonuses
- Stock Options
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
- Management & Leadership
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Pharmacist
- Pharm-D
- Ontario College of Pharmacists
- PrEP
- STI Care
- HIV Care
- Kroll
- Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
- Patient Counseling
- Pharmacy Operations
- Inventory Audit
- Clinical Expertise
- Healthcare
- Pharmaceutical Science
- Medication Management
