pharmacist - ft permanent - specialty pharmacy.

Have questions or hesitations? Contact Jennifer Andrew at 905-302-6450 or jennifer.andrew@randstad.ca for more details prior to applying.

Compensation details in this advertisement are offered as our estimate only. As this is a direct-hire, permanent role, the hiring team at our client pharmacy will offer the successful candidate a competitive total rewards package based on experience, market factors and internal equity.

Advantages
Pharmacist - FT, Permanent - Specialty Pharmacy - Halifax Region (Dartmouth), NS - Healthcare

What's in it for you?

Full-time, permanent career opportunity with strong career growth potential and full training in specialty pharmacy

Competitive annual salary with any extra hours over 40 per week paid in accordance with ESA

Strong paid time off policy for Pharmacists - four weeks prorated based on start date / calendar year based + additional PTO (call Jenn for details)!

Comprehensive benefits program from day one; annual bonus incentive

Benefits: Coverage starts on day one and you can select your coverage level).

Retirement Program with strong matching to support long-term financial planning. This is after 90 days of service.

Bonus Eligibility: You are eligible for annual performance-based bonus potential.

Primary Business Hours: Standard shifts are 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM or 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Professional Work Environment: Combination of desk-based and standing work in a modern setting.

Clinical Depth: Opportunity to work with complex specialty medications (training provided)


Responsibilities
Pharmacist - FT, Permanent - Specialty Pharmacy - Halifax Region (Dartmouth), NS - Healthcare

What will a typical day involve?

Comprehensive Clinical Care: perform thorough patient assessments over the phone, including reviewing patient profiles and addtional information, and monitoring for complex drug interactions. Utilize your full scope of practice to support patient care.

Specialty Workflow Management: Adjudicate and verify prescriptions in Kroll with high speed and accuracy, handling specialty medication issues and collaborating with Patient Programs, Nursing divisions, and Distribution teams.

Documentation & Compliance: Maintain rigorous documentation standards to satisfy insurance audits, respond to fax audits, and report Adverse Events in accordance with provincial and internal regulations.

Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and maintain relationships by liaising with physicians, caregivers, and other healthcare providers to resolve coverage or clinical issues.

Operational Flexibility: While primarily a clinical pharmacist role, you must be willing to step in and perform technician or assistant duties from time-to-time to support the team workflow.

Continuous Improvement: Assist in driving operational improvements.


Qualifications
Pharmacist - FT, Permanent - Specialty Pharmacy - Halifax Region (Dartmouth), NS - Healthcare

Licensure: Successful completion of a B.Sc. Pharmacy degree (or higher) and current registration in good standing with the provincial pharmacy college.

Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in retail, hospital, or specialty pharmacy (with demonstrated exceptional clinical and operational strength).

Clinical Competency: Must demonstrate the ability to independently perform clinical assessments, interpret information, and document activities for audits.

Software Skills: Strong working knowledge of Kroll and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills - you must be comfortable counseling patients on complex therapies over the phone (training provided).


Summary
Pharmacist - FT, Permanent - Specialty Pharmacy - Halifax Region (Dartmouth), NS - Healthcare

Qualified, available and interested candidates are encouraged to click "apply" on this page and submit an application via Randstad Canada's confidential career portal.

About Randstad Healthcare – Your Partner in Career Growth

Randstad Canada's Healthcare Division specializes in permanent and long-term direct-hire contract placements across a variety of healthcare sectors in major centres throughout Canada. We are committed to connecting qualified healthcare professionals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.

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There is no cost for job seekers to use our services. We are engaged by healthcare employers to support their hiring efforts, and our involvement does not affect your compensation in any way. All inquiries and conversations are handled confidentially, and your information is only shared with your explicit permission.

How We Support the Hiring Process

When you express interest in an opportunity with Randstad Healthcare, and if your background aligns with our client's current needs, our team may reach out to begin the selection process. Here’s what that process typically involves:

✔ Initial Contact – No resume is required to begin but is encouraged, as understanding your background helps us help you. Apply to this advertisement so we have your info.

✔ Introductory Chat – If your profile is a potential fit, you may be contacted by our team for a 10–15-minute informal conversation to explore alignment with the role.

✔ Assessment & Presentation – For strong matches, we’ll conduct a more in-depth assessment and may present your profile to the client’s hiring team.

✔ Interview Coordination – If selected to move forward, we’ll coordinate interviews and help you prepare.

✔ Offer & Onboarding Support – If offered the role, you’ll be employed directly by our client (temporary support staff may be directly employed by Randstad Canada). We assist with coordination and background checks, and ensure you’re prepared for your first day.

Not Sure Yet? That’s Okay. We’re happy to answer your questions and provide guidance—even if you’re still exploring your options.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re qualified and interested, click “apply” to submit your profile through Randstad Canada's confidential career portal.

This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies. Randstad uses artificial intelligence to help our recruiters screen, assess, and select talent for this role and others within our database. Although Randstad uses A.I. as a tool, candidate selection and hiring decisions are made by our employees, in collaboration with hiring teams.

Thank you for your interest in Randstad Healthcare. Please note that only candidates whose profiles align with our client’s immediate or typical hiring needs may be contacted for further steps in the process. Thank you for your interest in this opportunity, and for taking the time to learn about Randstad Healthcare's professional recruitment services! We look forward to reviewing your application.


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