Sobre esta vaga de Pharmacist na PurposeMed
About us:
PurposeMed is a Canadian-founded healthtech company established in 2019 with a mission to improve access to complex care for underserved communities. We’ve combined our clinical roots with a drive to scale, and now our exceptional team provides specialized care to thousands of patients every month.
PurposeMed consists of three complex care business units: Freddie, Frida, and Foria, and partners with Affirming Care Pharmacy.
- Freddie improves sexual health through education, prevention, and treatment with a focus on the LGBTQ2S+ community. As the #1 rated PrEP provider in North America, we’re proudly dismantling barriers to sexual healthcare for patients across both Canada and the USA.
- Frida transforms the lives of patients through easier access to adult ADHD diagnosis and fast, affordable treatment.
- Foria provides trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse Canadians with specialized, gender-affirming healthcare.
- Affirming Care Pharmacy provides discreet, specialty prescription delivery across North America. Operating from Calgary, Mississauga, Toronto, and San Antonio, they provide our patients with an integrated, end-to-end healthcare experience.
We are 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 opportunity
Location & Hours of Operation: Ability to commute to 13331 Nacogdoches Road, San Antonio, TX. Affirming Care Pharmacy is currently open Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. As we continue to grow, our hours of operation may expand to include evenings and weekends in the near future.
Affirming Care Pharmacy is located on the unceded and traditional territories of the Payaya people, part of the Coahuiltecan bands Indigenous to this region, and the homelands of the Tonkawa, Lipan Apache, and Comanche Nations. The city of San Antonio, also known as Yanaguana, remains home to many Indigenous Peoples from across the continent and around the world.
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 San Antonio. Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, you 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, growing team that’s deeply committed to making a difference.
In this role, you’ll make an impact by:
Educating & Supporting Patients
- Providing patient medication counselling (primarily PrEP, STI and HIV care) and delivering exceptional customer service over the phone
- Coordinating with patients to arrange shipping and delivery preferences
- Managing patients’ refill cycles to prevent medication gaps
- Assisting patients in navigating insurance challenges
Supporting Pharmacy Operations & Workflow
- Partnering with the Pharmacy Manager in the supervision of Pharmacy Technicians, ensuring all prescriptions are dispensed and shipped accurately in accordance with state board regulations
- Assisting with inventory management and auditing processes, ensuring compliance for 340B and non-340B drug inventory, 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 state and federal laws, rules and regulations
- Collaborating with key team members to formulate business insights and drive operational and patient care improvements
We need someone who has:
- A Pharmacist Degree from an accredited educational institution
- An active Texas Pharmacist license and in good standing with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy
- 1+ years of experience as a Pharmacist in a retail setting
- Experience navigating operational, technological and strategic change
- The ability to set priorities, manage time effectively, and maintain strong attention to detail
- Flexibility to work different shifts, including evenings and weekends
- A positive attitude, a strong sense of urgency and a team player mentality
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Active listening and strong communication skills (written and verbal)
It would also be great if you have:
- Fluency in Spanish
- Experience with PioneerRx
- Pharmacist licensure in multiple states
- Knowledge of the 340B Drug Pricing Program
Compensation:
- $140,000 - $150,000 USD a year (equivalent to $67.31-$72.12 per hour)
- 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! (Please note that the benefits listed are specific to full-time team members and may be adjusted based on your location or employment type)
Do you think you could be our next Pharmacist? We look forward to seeing your application!
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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 & the USA):
Along with the benefits below, we offer additional programs and supports designed to help you feel your best—both at work and outside of it.
- 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 closure
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care from your first day of work—we cover 100% of your premiums, with coverage available for dependents
- 8 health/sick days
- Extended mental health coverage
- $20,000 of lifetime coverage for gender-affirming care and procedures (Canada)
- $500 learning fund to use towards courses and other professional development
- Our unique People Potential program, in which you'll partner with your manager to identify opportunities to grow and achieve your full potential
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 and the USA. Team members working onsite at Affirming Care pharmacies do need to be physically present.
