Pharmacist

About the role

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 #100-1900 11 Street SE, Calgary, AB. Affirming Care Pharmacy is currently open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. As we grow and expand our services, we anticipate extending our hours to include evenings and weekends, and are seeking candidates with flexibility to support these future operating hours. Our expanded schedules will be strategically structured to provide overlap with another Pharmacist during peak hours to ensure a collaborative and supported work environment. PurposeMed's office 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 highly motivated and patient-focused Pharmacist to join our incredible Affirming Care Pharmacy team in Calgary. Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, the Pharmacist 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 and growing team that's deeply committed to making a difference. In this role, you'll make an impact by: Providing Patient Care & Support Leveraging your clinical expertise within a multidisciplinary environment to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care Performing patient medication counseling duties and providing exceptional customer service both over the phone and in-person Coordinating with patients to set up shipping and delivery preferences Managing patients' refill cycles to make sure they do not run out of their medication Assisting patients in navigating insurance challenges Providing in-person patient care, including administering injections in accordance with scope of practice and regulatory requirements Leading Pharmacy Operations & Oversight Supervising and assisting Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants ensuring the accuracy of all prescriptions dispensed and shipped as per College of Pharmacy regulations Overseeing inventory management; performing inventory audits, managing the purchasing of packaging and pharmacy supplies and coordinating medication orders with wholesalers Maintaining Compliance & Driving Collaboration Ensuring compliance with applicable Federal and Provincial laws, rules and regulations Ensuring all requirements for the documentation and control of substances under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Regulations are satisfied Collaborating with key team members to formulate business insights and drive operational and patient care improvements We need someone who has: A Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BS Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) An active Pharmacist license and is in good standing with the Alberta College of Pharmacists, with authorization to administer injections 1+ years of experience as a Staff Pharmacist A strong understanding of pharmacy business operations and economics Proficiency in all aspects of pharmacy software, from data entry and billi

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