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We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve - we care.\nWhat you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.\nPLEASE NOTE: This is an 18-month contract covering for a maternity leave.\n\nPharmacy Address: 11091 48th Street SE, Calgary, AB\nWork Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm\nJob Summary:\nThe Pharmacy Coordinator plays a pivotal role by scheduling deliveries and processing prescription medications in collaboration with Pharmacists to ensure the accurate dispensing of medications to patients.\nRole Responsibilities:\nProvide exemplary customer service that meets the standards of McKesson Canada; customer interaction is done via phone and e-mail.\nBilling 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, and assignment of benefits.\nCreating patient files in pharmacy software.\nManaging site calendars, appointment changes, dispensing, and shipping schedules.\nAccurately dispensing medications to ensure arrival at the appropriate destination on time.\nConducting patient follow-up calls for outstanding accounts, ensuring that all medical questions are referred to a Pharmacist.\nAdherence to all relevant guidelines, including the established Standard Operating Procedures and all applicable regulatory requirements.\nInventory management and reconciliation.\nEffective communication with both external and internal contacts.\nDeveloping and maintaining professional relationships with healthcare professionals, reimbursement coordinators, infusion coordinators, provincial ministries of health, and private payers.\nAccurate data entry into various systems.\nLiaison between insurance plans and physicians directly to ensure all necessary paperwork and information is provided to the patient's plan for coverage review.\nUnderstanding and resolving third-party billing issues for high-dollar value products.\nThoroughly and accurately completing paperwork regarding the processing of materials.\nOther duties as assigned.\nKey Requirements:\nKnowledge\n1-2 years of experience in a Pharmacy Assistant, or similar, role.\nKnowledge of third-party insurance plans and pharmacy software. Kroll is a strong asset.\nProficiency in Windows environment and MS Office.\nSecondary School Diploma.\nSkills\nExceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.\nTechnical skills for successful medication dispensing.\nEffective communication skills.\nAbility to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.\nCustomer service.\nTeamwork.\nUnderstanding unique medications and patient needs.\nProblem solving.\nInterpersonal skills.\nPatient advocacy.\nDecision making.\nCollaboration.\nAbilities\nQuick learner in fast-paced environment.\nProblem-solving and team player.\nSelf-starting and independent work style.\nWe 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.\nOur Base Pay Range for this position\n$52,300 - $87,100McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson’s (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:\nMcKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.\nMcKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.\nMcKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.\nMcKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer\nMcKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.\nMcKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States)  or (Canada) . 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