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Division: Yurek Specialties Limited
Location: 526 Newbold Street, London, ON
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Manager will utilize their management, logistics and infusion experiences to assume complete responsibility for management of the pharmacy department that is servicing patients receiving specialized and complex therapies administered in their homes or hospices.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assuming the role and responsibilities of the OCP Designated Manager for this facility.
  • Monitoring all daily operation activities of the dispensary department both visually and through the use of data, taking accountability and action to correct any issues identified as appropriate.
  • Working with the site Dispensary Manager and Compounding Specialist to develop, standardize, monitor, and maintain infusion and specialty compounding services for clients in service area(s)
  • Responsible for risk management and staff compliance with safety policies to mitigate staff exposure to hazards in the pharmacy and to foster a safe workplace.
  • Ensuring the pharmacy clean room suite meets USP 797 requirements.
  • Investigating errors, complaints, or other quality incidents including conducting a root cause analysis, identifying and executing appropriate actions plans, and following up for effectiveness.
  • Leading, supporting, developing, and managing all direct reports including Pharmacists, Compounding Specialist, Registered Pharmacy Technicians, and Dispensary Assistants.
  • Interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work.
  • Taking responsibility for and facilitating pertinent and regular communication upwards (to Senior Leadership, HR, Quality), downward (to front line employees), and laterally (to other departments and any other stakeholders)
  • Participating in on-call rotation and pharmacist coverage, including the possibility of weekends, as indicated by staffing and business needs.
  • Maintains their knowledge of current and future infusion and specialty compounding products, devices, and services as applicable, in addition to monitoring changing market forces and practices.
  • Regularly review research, current best practices, standards, and legislation to ensure pharmacy policies are up to date.
  • Maintain pharmacy practice knowledge skills and abilities for the preparation of sterile and non-sterile products including clean/sterile room and safe work environment standards/technique.
  • Facilitates and participates in developing and maintaining all required processes and documentation as applicable by following OCP standards, including NAPRA Sterile Compounding Standards and USP 797/795 standards.
  • Ensuring that we are OCP and NAPRA compliant and develops/maintains an organization structure to ensure compliance sustainability.
  • Works with pharmacists to develop, implement, communicate, and train on policies and procedures, staff education, and other training.
  • Participates in preparation and review of request for proposals (RFP) relating to infusion and specialty compounding requirements, when applicable
  • Performs procurement cost analysis and assessment for infusion and specialty compounding services and products.
  • Consults with members of the pharmacy management and dispensary team when there are unresolved issues surrounding day-to-day work functions.
  • Provides exceptional customer care to patients serviced by Yurek Specialties, providing support as needed to always ensure outstanding care and service.

 

  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match
  • Store discount
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision care
Division: Yurek Pharmacy & Home Healthcare
St. Thomas, Ontario

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director, Pharmacy Operations, the Operational/Packaging Pharmacist position plays an essential role in the quality and safety of our patients’ medications. They are responsible for the supervision of the Dispensary Assistants and Registered Pharmacy Technicians to ensure efficient and accurate distribution of our products and services. With professional knowledge, experience and a compassionate nature, the Pharmacist will bring a specialized approach to our team and clients that brings an incomparable value.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provides exceptional customer care to homes, retirement communities, and other clients serviced by YPL Pharmacy adherence packaging unit, providing support as needed to always ensure outstanding care and service.
  • Communicates with all members of the resident care team while maintaining professionalism by following corporate policies to ensure the highest standard of customer care, optimal client care, and quality of pharmacy service at all times.
  • Serves as a liaison between YPL retail pharmacy operations and adherence packaging operations.
  • Participates in quality procedures as per ISO guidelines and Yurek policies and procedures.
  • Maintains accurate, organized, and complete client health records always ensuring appropriate documentation and continuity of care.
  • Conduct resident medication regimen/profile reviews with associated documentation of recommendations and follow associated billings processes when applicable.
  • Assists in maintaining and monitoring of pharmacy inventory.
  • Participates in the training and support for newly hired and existing pharmacy team members when required.
  • Participates in ongoing continuing education, remaining current in pharmaceutical, medical, and professional licensing information in addition to corporate updates, policies, and standards.
  • Embrace the full scope/expanded role of the pharmacist including extending/amending prescriptions, smoking cessation counselling, pharmaceutical opinions, Medschecks®, vaccination and other injection clinics, minor ailments prescribing clinics, etc.
  • Provide injections beyond the standard under the OCP guidelines with medical directive for YPL Pharmacists from a physician or Nurse Practitioner (i.e., Long-Acting Antipsychotics)
  • Supervise and educate students.
  • Evaluates appropriateness of prescription orders with consideration for patient safety and legal requirements
  • Support the compliance/adherence pack checking and pouch packaging dispensing system checking.
  • Support the Dispensary Assistants and Registered Pharmacy Technicians with trouble shooting through challenges with third party payors for clients.
  • Maintains confidentiality and protects personal and organizational information at all times.
  • Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
  • Participation in weekend and on-call shift rotation for retail pharmacy operations
  • Willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction as an informal leader in the pharmacy.
  • Setting high standards of performance for self and others.
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match
  • Store discount
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision care
Division: Yurek Pharmacy & Home Healthcare
St. Thomas, Ontario

Job Summary

The Pharmacist provides client counselling and acts as a resource person to all staff and other professionals including nurses and doctors. They are accountable for checking prescriptions received and provide authorization to release medications as well as counselling patients regarding each new prescription prescribed.  The Pharmacist is empowered to use their best judgment to provide any level of service that is required by our clients to ensure their total satisfaction. 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assists clients and other staff members as required.
  • Trains patients on diagnostic monitors and blood pressure machines if required.
  • Answers client and doctors’ enquiries.
  • Counsels’ clients on the safe use of medications and equipment.
  • Staff supervision and training, ensuring that all staff members perform their duties in accordance with the relevant job descriptions.
  • Conducts or arranges for training as required by your manager.
  • Completes all quality control functions and quality improvement tasks assigned
  • Initiates and addresses Corrective Action Requests issued and Action Plan items assigned to them.
  • Ensures the proper recording of prescriptions, including narcotics, and controlled drug records.
  • Develops a collaborative relationship with community doctors, nurse practitioners, and other health care providers.
  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match
  • Store discount
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision care
Division: Yurek Pharmacy & Home Healthcare St Thomas, Ontario

We are currently looking for a customer- and team-oriented Full Time Delivery Coordinator to join our Yurek Pharmacy & Home Healthcare team in St. Thomas, Ontario.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

  • Schedule deliveries and prepare routing sheets for drivers provide customer service support or training
  • Communicate dispatch to drivers (including shift plans, plot plan information and truck and trailer information.)
  • Confirm loads have been delivered.
  • track order deliveries and notify customers of any shipment delays
  • ensure the proper packaging and storage of products to prevent damage and product loss
  • communicate with clients to confirm order specifics, payments, or delivery addresses.
  • understand organizational logistics for efficient order fulfillment
  • Record all safety and service incidents to management
  • Answer incoming calls, handle general inquiries, and forward calls to the appropriate destination
  • Record customer orders, messages and requests – forward to appropriate areas
  • Record deliveries in the format as required by the customer
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Skills and Job Requirements:

  • Preferred post- secondary education in a related field or equivalent work experience.
  • 2 years logistics, courier, dispatching experience
  • Experience with Service schedule software is an asset.
  • Strong communication skills – Verbal and written
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills
  • Ability to multi-task with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
  • Proven ability to deal productively and professionally with internal and external customers
  • Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Opportunity to receive discretionary bonuses twice per year.
  • Education Assistance Program for approved courses to upgrade knowledge/skills.
  • Waived dispensing fees at pharmacy as well as being able to purchase all retail and home healthcare items at cost.
  • Opportunity to work in a family business where you immediately are treated like family and have an opportunity to grow quickly.
Division: Yurek Specialities Limited
London, Ontario

The Delivery Supervisor helps to manage the success of our operation in a high-volume home delivery environment. Due to the unique challenges of the industry, it is essential that applicants possess the skills necessary for success in performance-based environments that focus on client service, urgency, and continuous improvement. The Delivery Supervisor reports directly to the Transportation and Logistics Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

  • Your primary responsibility to coordinate and oversee the Delivery functions and contractual obligations of Yurek Specialties.
  • The deployment of resources to the centralized logistics strategy for all Yurek locations.
  • The Delivery Supervisor will have responsibility for both the scheduling/routing and delivery process to ensure the optimal use of resources.
  • You provide employee communication, training, and be a champion of excellence for our team.
  • Works with the Transportation and Logistics Manager to successfully execute the goals in the department, identifying opportunities for improvement and assisting in team development.
  • This role will also ensure the effectiveness of employees through hiring, assignment of duties, and coaching. The Delivery Supervisor will spend approximately 70%-80% of their time performing supervisory duties.
  • Supervises the activities, procedures, and standards of performance for all Delivery Coordinators and drivers to ensuring the adherence to established SOPs, Company, safety, and regulatory policy.
  • Accountable for an efficient, clean, and safe delivery operation
  • Identify and implement synergies and improvements across all Yurek delivery departments.
  • Other duties as assigned and required.


Job Requirements:

  • 2+ years of leadership experience in a transportation setting
  • 5+ years’ work experience in transportation operations
  • High school diploma with several years of relevant work experience
  • Degree or Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management or related field preferred
  • Intermediate and advanced computer skills and knowledge of MS Office.
  • Experience using route planning software and MRP programs.
  • Experience with vendor management preferred.
  • Must have strong communication, conflict management, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
  • Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, organization, and execution skills.
  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match
  • Store discount
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision care