Registered Pharmacy Technician

About us:PurposeMed was founded in 2019 with the mission of improving access to complex care for underserved communities. We’ve grown quickly in our first few years, and now our exceptional team serves thousands of patients each month across our multiple verticals.PurposeMed consists of three complex care business units: Freddie, Frida, and Foria, and partners with Affirming Care Pharmacy. Freddie is focused on improving sexual health through education, prevention, and treatment with a focus on the LGBTQ2S+ community—we’re the #1 rated PrEP provider in North America, serving patients in both Canada and the USA! Frida is changing the lives of patients with easier access to adult ADHD diagnosis, and fast and affordable treatment. Foria Clinic provides trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse Canadians with gender-affirming healthcare. Affirming Care Pharmacy is a specialty pharmacy with locations in Calgary, Alberta, and Mississauga, Ontario. This partnership provides our patients with an end-to-end healthcare experience, from treatment, to prescription delivery, to continuous affirming care.We’re proud to be ranked #2 on Deloitte’s 2024 list of Canada’s 50 fastest-growing tech companies and recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for two consecutive years. Driven by a strong mission, our team is passionate about making healthcare accessible to those who need it most—and we make sure to have fun along the way!Permanent, full-time opportunityLocation - In person, Calgary, ABRequired Availability: Ability to commute to #100-1900 11 Street SE, Calgary, AB. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, at 40 hours per week. Affirming Care Pharmacy is currently open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. As we continue to grow, our hours of operation may expand to include evenings and weekends in the near future.PurposeMed's office is located on the unceded and traditional territories of the peoples of the Treaty 7 region which includes the nations of the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Îethka Stoney Nakoda which consists of the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Good Stoney. Bands, and people of the Tsuut’ina First Nation. The city of Calgary is also homeland to the historic Northwest Métis and to the Otipemisiwak Métis government, Métis Nation Battle River Territory, Nose Hill Métis District 5 and Elbow Métis District 6.Who we hope to find:We are looking for a Registered Pharmacy Technician to join our incredible Affirming Care Pharmacy team in Calgary, AB. Reporting to our Pharmacy Manager, the Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for preparing, filling, dispensing, shipping and checking prescription medications to our patients. If you are looking for the opportunity to join a rapidly growing company, we highly encourage you to apply!In this role, you’ll make an impact by:Providing exceptional customer service to patientsAssisting patients across various communication platforms; phone, email, SMS and other internal systemsPerforming key administrative duties; managing a high volume of inbound and outbound calls, creating and updating patient profiles and maintaining internal pharmacy databases Executing the end-to-end prescription process; preparing, filling, labeling, dispensing, packaging and shipping Verifying prescription information is complete and accurateEnsuring every request is processed accurately and as per the College of Pharmacy regulationsMaintaining an efficient, safe and tidy dispensaryCreating and maintaining spreadsheets to track and monitor patient recordsNavigating insurance challenges with patients and proactively identifying solutions Assisting with inventory management; performing inventory audits, managing packaging and pharmacy supplies, and coordinating medication orders with the Pharmacist Collaborating with the Affirming Care team and telehealth partners Ensuring accuracy and safety by performing final checks on new and refill prescriptions, confirming each step in the dispensing process has been completed correctlyWe need someone who has:A license as a Registered Pharmacy Technician with the Alberta College of Pharmacy1+ years of experience working in a pharmacy as a Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Assistant Flexibility to work different shifts including potentially weekends and eveningsKnowledge and efficiency of all aspects of pharmacy software (data entry, billing, report generating, troubleshooting)A positive attitude and is a team player A strong sense of urgency and work with a “how can I help” mentality Enjoyment performing a variety of tasks daily and a fast-paced work environment The ability to set priorities and manage time effectively and is detail orientedActive listening and strong communication skills (written and verbal)It would also be great if you have:Knowledge of provincial/federal benefits programs Knowledge and experience working with patient support programsCompensation:$55,000 - $62,000 CAD/year 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 Registered Pharmacy Technician? We look forward to seeing your application!Why you should join us:Be part of a team of great people who don’t take themselves too seriously. While we’re serious about the problems we solve, we believe in having fun along the way.Make an impact, every single day. We’re providing compassionate, affirming care to many people who have never received the proper support before. Be confident in bringing your whole self to work. Inclusivity is core to how we take care of our patients, our teammates, and ourselves. We create spaces that are safe and affirming. What we’re offering (based on full-time, permanent roles in Canada): Work/life flexibility and time off:Work flexibly within a team that’s remote friendly; we believe that work should fit around your life*20 vacation days and a team that will remind you to use them!Annual winter break closureCare for your physical and mental health:Extended medical, dental, and vision care starting on your first day of work!8 wellness days$500 health and wellness spending account$2,000 mental health coverage with additional free online counseling through Inkblot Therapy and FeelingBetterNow mental health assessments$20,000 of lifetime coverage for gender-affirming care and proceduresInvestment in your learning and growth: $500 learning fund to use towards courses and other professional developmentOur unique People Potential program, in which you'll partner with your manager to identify opportunities to grow and achieve your full potentialFamily care:$3,400 lifetime coverage for fertility drugs Parental leave program for birthing and non-birthing parents–your choice of: Short term: 4 weeks off to use flexibly in your first year of parentingLong-term: 13 weeks EI top-upEligible team members and their dependents** also receive no-cost access to PurposeMed’s services:Freddie: PrEP assessment and follow-up appointmentsFrida: ADHD assessmentForia: Gender-affirming care services If you are looking for a place that sparks your creativity, helps others, and will push you to be your best, then you’ll love PurposeMed.PurposeMed is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer, and we highly encourage those from excluded and marginalized communities to apply. This includes groups such as (but not limited to): Indigenous, Black, and racialized communities, trans and non-binary, LGBTQ2S+, disabled, and HIV-positive people. You don’t have to check every single box above. If the job description gets you excited and you think you could contribute your expertise to our team—we hope you’ll apply!*Most of our roles are performed virtually from home across Canada. Team members working onsite at Affirming Care pharmacies do need to be physically present.**Permanent team members (employees) and their dependents are eligible, however, the person receiving the assessment must live in a province or state in which Freddie, Frida, or Foria operates, and be over the age of 18. Additional restrictions apply.Originally posted on Himalayas

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