Staff Pharmacist - Express Scripts Canada

Job Title: Staff Pharmacist Location: Mississauga Employment Type:  Full-time Reason for Vacancy: Replacement Work Arrangement: On-site Department Name: Pharmacy Operations Pay Type: Hourly Pay Range: $48 to $51 hourly. Please note that this is a general posting range and offer range will be varied based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills required and location for this role.

Express Scripts Canada (ESC) is a leading health benefits management company. Serving over 12 million members, we help insurance carriers, third party administrators, and the public sector optimize the value of health benefits by linking the talent and professional expertise of our people with leading edge information management systems and technology. ESC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Express Scripts Inc., one of the largest pharmacy benefit management (PBM) companies in North America, part of The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI), a global health company. Together, we deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that improve access, affordability, and health outcomes for Canadians.

Staff Pharmacists who will be responsible for dispensing and compounding medications within corporate and regulatory guidelines, and maintain daily production, quality and service levels.  The candidate will be required to vary work priorities and activities to accommodate business needs, provide oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians, interpret physicians’ or prescribers’ prescriptions, verify and confirm validity of controlled substances, verify prescription information entered in the Kroll Pharmacy software system by data entry or order entry, train and mentor other less-experienced or new pharmacists, and provide back up for other pharmacists, as needed.

Review and verify prescriptions for accuracy, appropriateness, and completeness prior to dispensing, ensuring medications are correctly selected, prepared, and labeled in accordance with corporate policies, professional standards, and applicable regulatory requirements. Ensure prescriptions and pharmacy services are adjudicated and billed accurately in compliance with payer, provider, client, and plan sponsor requirements, contractual agreements, and regulatory guidelines. Provide oversight, guidance, and quality assurance support to pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy support staff to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant pharmacy operations. Deliver patient counseling on new and existing therapies, respond to clinical inquiries, and provide medication management support to promote safe and effective medication use. Identify, investigate, and resolve prescription, claims, and medication-related issues while collaborating with patients, prescribers, providers, and internal partners. Train, mentor, and support the development of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and new team members through coaching, knowledge sharing, and operational guidance. Maintain accurate documentation and ensure adherence to pharmacy policies, quality standards, accreditation requirements, and applicable federal and provincial regulations. Effectively prioritize workload and adapt to evolving business needs, changing priorities, and a fast-paced, high-volume work environment while maintaining accuracy, quality, and customer service standards. Contribute to process improvement initiatives and support departmental objectives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, quality outcomes, and patient experience. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by leadership. What We’re Looking For: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BScPhm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Current Part A registration and licensure as a Pharmacist in Ontario, in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists. Strong knowledge of pharmacy legislation, regulatory requirements, professional standards, and medication safety practices, with the ability to ensure compliance in daily operations.