Pharmacy Assistant

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 Freddie, our complex care business unit, and partner pharmacy network, 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.
• Affirming Care Pharmacy provides discreet, specialty prescription delivery across North America. Operating from six central hubs—Calgary, Mississauga, and Toronto in Canada, and Los Angeles, New York City, and San Antonio in the US—the team provides 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 #100-1900 11 Street SE, Calgary, AB. Affirming Care Pharmacy is open Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 8:30am to 4:30pm, and Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30am to 8:00pm. All Pharmacy Assistants participate in a rotating schedule to cover evening and Saturday shifts.

Affirming Care Pharmacy 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 Pharmacy Assistant to join our incredible Affirming Care Pharmacy team in Calgary, AB.  Reporting to our Pharmacy Manager, the Pharmacy Assistant will be responsible for preparing, filling, dispensing and shipping 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 Patient Care & Support

• Providing exceptional customer service to patients
• Assisting patients across various communication platforms; phone, email, SMS and other internal systems
• Navigating insurance challenges with patients and proactively identifying solutions 
• Creating and maintaining spreadsheets to track and monitor patient records

Supporting Prescription & Pharmacy Operations

• Executing the end-to-end prescription process; preparing, filling, labeling, dispensing, packaging and shipping 
• Verifying prescription information is complete and accurate
• Ensuring every request is processed accurately and as per the College of Pharmacy regulations
• Maintaining an efficient, safe and tidy dispensary
• Performing key administrative duties; managing a high volume of inbound and outbound calls, creating and updating patient profiles and maintaining internal pharmacy databases 
• 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

We need someone who has:

• 1+ years of pharmacy experience 
• Knowledge 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 works with a “how can I help” mentality 
• Enjoyment performing a variety of tasks daily in a fast-paced work environment 
• The ability to set priorities, manage time effectively, and is detail oriented
• Active 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 programs 

Compensation:

• $50,000 – $55,000 CAD/year (equivalent to $24.04 – 26.44 per hour), reviewed annually
• Eligible for quarterly bonuses
• 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 Pharmacy Assistant? 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.