Job Description

(Only candidates who are registered pharmacist in Nova Scotia should apply.)

This is a full-time position with a regular Monday to Friday day shift (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM), with no evening or weekend shifts.

www.rxconnect.ca

About Us

Founded in 2019, Rx Connect Specialty Pharmacy is a proud Canadian company, comprised of healthcare professionals with extensive specialty medication experience with a location in Mississauga, Calgary, AB and Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

We are a distinctive healthcare company with patient relationship skills that set us apart. We mainly deal with patients who require biologics/specialty medications used in the treatment of chronic medical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, urticaria, ulcerative colitis, and many others.

At Rx Connect , we provide patient-centric healthcare and assist patients in overcoming the challenges of specialty pharmacy. We utilize innovative strategies to deliver patients access to specialized therapy in a cost-effective, timely and caring manner, leading to improved adherence, therapeutic success and overall well-being.

We are looking for a pharmacy Manager with strong communication and leadership skills to join our growing dispensary team in Darthmouth, Nova Scotia. You will be responsible for maintaining safe, effective, and efficient preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical prescriptions.

The Pharmacy Manager will report directly to the Director of Specialty Pharmacy and the president. The Pharmacy Manager is an integral member of the pharmacy team and works with and the Director- Specialty Operations in the overall compliance, operations, management, and planning of pharmacy services. A significant role of the Pharmacy Manager is the inter-departmental collaboration on projects with Specialty Services, Consulting, Patient Support Programs, and Distribution.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Serve as a Designated Manager for the pharmacy in Nova Scotia.

Assist, manage, and coordinate daily pharmacy operations and activities; Develop relationships with health care providers and patients and build on current relationships; Ensure all prescriptions are dispensed by pharmacy; regulations and company policies to provide the highest level of pharmaceutical care for patients; Ensure proper accounting on billing and reconciliation. Establish and maintain relations with internal and external clients, stakeholders, and all staff on site; Help to drive operational improvements; Maintain accreditation with the Provincial College of Pharmacy; Provide patient counseling on specialty medications. Supervise and co-ordinate the activities of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants in the day-to-day operation of the Specialty Pharmacy Support, coach, and coordinate the activities of pharmacy technicians and assistants in the day-to-day operation of the Pharmacy; Participating and leading project implementations, including procedures, training, KPI monitoring, etc; Coordinating and liaising with internal and external clients and consultants in the implementation of initiatives and services; Develop/build relationships with health care providers and patients to drive additional services and business opportunities; Actively educate and act as a resource for launching and executing educational/coaching programs for Chronic Disease Management including protocols and documentation forms; Developing Clinical Verification forms for Specialty Medications aimed at improving patient safety and education and providing documentation for clinical monitoring; Aggregating Data from company clinical services documents (Adherence, Med Reviews, smoking cessation, and Diabetes Programs, etc.) for the purpose of compiling outcomes and measuring program effectiveness;

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Successful completion of a B.Sc. Pharmacy degree or higher

Current registration with the College of Pharmacy.

Excellent knowledge of pharmacy operations and legislation Minimum of 5 years of experience in retail, hospital, healthcare, pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry; A high degree of accuracy and very high attention to detail are essential Relevant experience to oversee operational personnel in the pharmacy; Candidate must have strong communication, customer service, interpersonal and time management skills; Strong business acumen and an interest in working in an innovative practice; Proven ability to organize time, set priorities and multitask in order to meet various competing work deadlines; Understanding of cold chain distribution practices Working knowledge of Kroll. Strong understanding of Third Party billing and contracts Strong proficiency in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, PowerPoint); Knowledge of pharmacy regulations across Canada is an asset Bilingualism, French/English, is an asset.

What you bring to the organization:

Pharmacist in good standing with the College of Pharmacists in Nova Scotia (Part of the Public Register) Injection Training required Minimum 2 years' experience working in retail / specialty pharmacy Kroll experience preferred Excellent communication skills and documentation practices Experience in dispensing of biologics/biosimilars/specialty medications Strong understanding of third-party billing Ability to organize time, set priorities, and multitask to meet various competing work deadlines Maintaining the utmost integrity and having a passion for pharmaceutical operations. A critical thinker who is a creative problem solver Bilingualism in English and French is an asset Proficient in Microsoft (Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint) Office Programs
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

Retention bonus
Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Extended health care On-site parking Paid time off Vision care
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Application question(s):

Are you a registered Pharmacist in Nova Scotia? Please state your Pharmacist license number.
Work Location: In person