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Job Summary

The registered Pharmacy Technician is responsible for assisting the pharmacists in properly dispensing and checking medications to patients and performs technical duties as set forth by the applicable College of Pharmacists.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary customer service that meets the standards of McKesson Canada.
• Sign technical aspects of prescriptions as per the approved guidelines set forth by the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Receive verbal prescriptions as per the approved guidelines set forth by the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Take on additional duties and responsibilities as per the approved guidelines set by the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Billing prescriptions through pharmacy software ensuring all required documentation is adequate and appropriate including (but not limited to) accounts receivables, dosage and dosing intervals, third party billing restrictions, scheduled appointment dates, clinic locations, copayment management, coordination of benefits, assignment of benefits.
• Understanding, recognizing, resolving third party billing issues.
• Managing site calendars, appointment changes, dispensing and shipping schedules.
• Adherence to all relevant guidelines including the established Standard Operating Procedures and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Accurately preparing medications to ensure arrival to the appropriate destination on time
• Inventory management and reconciliation.
• Patient follow-up calls for outstanding accounts (ensuring that all medical questions are referred to a pharmacist).
• Monitoring of site temperatures when available and reporting any variances directly to the operations manager.
• Effectively communicate with both external and internal contacts.
• Developing and maintaining professional relationships with health care professionals, reimbursement coordinators, infusion coordinators, provincial ministries of health and private payers.
• Accurate data entry into various systems.
• Validated aseptic training an asset.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervising pharmacist.

 General Responsibilities

• Perform all technical duties involved in successful dispensing medications, document and take responsibility for all activities as set forth for the registered pharmacy technician.

Minimum Qualifications

• College Pharmacy Technician Diploma.
• College of Pharmacists Pharmacy Technician Registration.
• Minimum 1-2 years in the pharmaceutical industry in a retail pharmacy setting.

Key Competencies

• Experience within the setting of retail pharmacy practice in the province of Ontario including an understanding of biologics and specialty medications and third-party billing issues.
• This position requires a significant degree of self-starting and independence.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

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