Pharmacy Assistant

5d5 days ago

Sentrex

CA · Full-time · C$38,000 – C$48,000

About this role

Sentrex Health Solutions is a proudly Canadian specialty distributor and patient support provider for pharmaceutical manufacturers and physicians. The Pharmacy Assistant position in Halifax supports dispensary operations within an integrated specialty pharmacy environment focused on patient outcomes.

Daily work centers on accurate prescription entry and processing, picking and packaging medications, and following up on insurance billing issues with third-party payers. The role also includes inventory management, fridge temperature monitoring, and administrative tasks to keep operations running smoothly.

Assistants work on-site Monday through Friday alongside pharmacists and cross-train across pharmacy functions as permitted by scope of practice. The environment emphasizes adherence to provincial regulatory requirements and established standard operating procedures at all times.

Team members join a high-growth organization that offers an Employee Development Program and ongoing in-house corporate training to support learning and professional advancement within the company.

Requirements

Ability to work independently under direction from the Pharmacist
Knowledge of established standard operating procedures and provincial pharmacy regulatory requirements
Familiarity with prescription entry, processing and insurance billing processes
Understanding of safe medication storage and temperature monitoring procedures
Experience with inventory management and reconciliation
Willingness to cross-train in other pharmacy areas as permitted by scope of practice

Responsibilities

Process prescriptions accurately for all programs including follow-up on insurance billing issues with third-party payers
Label, pick and package prescriptions in accordance with standard operating procedures
Provide customer service to clinic staff, nurses and physicians by phone and email
Manage inventory including ordering, maintaining and organizing supplies to support dispensing
Monitor fridge temperatures and report variances to the Pharmacy Manager
Ensure safe and appropriate storage of medications
Contribute to ongoing review of pharmacy policies and procedures
Perform accounts receivables, payments and other administrative duties as required

Benefits

100% Canadian company with locations across the country
State-of-the-art facilities
Collaborative, engaging workplace culture
Flexible working environment that promotes healthy work-life balance
Diverse and inclusive culture
High-growth environment with Employee Development Program and in-house corporate training