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Pharmacy Data Specialist
@ MediSystem Pharmacy Ltd
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
MediSystem Pharmacy is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Data Specialist to enter and update prescriptions and patient records in its pharmacy computer system, mainly for long-term care residents. The role requires accurate data entry, communication with physicians and nurses, and flexible shifts including occasional weekends and statutory holidays. Pay is $19.60 to $26.95 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Retrieve faxed or electronic physician orders and refill requests
- Enter prescriptions, refills and changes into patient records
- Create and maintain patient profiles on the database
- Prepare prescription label printouts
- Communicate with colleagues and long-term care staff about prescriptions
Requirements summary:
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Strong oral and written communication
- Strong computer skills across multiple systems
- Accurate, efficient data entry with attention to detail
- Pharmacy-related diploma or science degree preferred
- Kroll and weekly dispensing experience is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, holidays, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Education | College diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Pharmacy, Science |
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MediSystem Pharmacy Ltd
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LARGE ENOUGH TO COUNT ON, SMALL ENOUGH TO CARE
Full company description
MediSystem Pharmacy, a Shoppers Drug Mart Company, is an established specialty pharmacy that provides pharmaceutical dispensing and clinical pharmacy consulting services to long term care facilities across Canada. MediSystem services 40,000 residents in over 300 facilities and is proud to be 100% Canadian owned and operated. MediSystem Pharmacy is committed to optimizing the health, wellness and safety of all residents that we service through the introduction of innovative technologies, continuing education, enhanced clinical services and seamless medication delivery. Our company’s CORE values reflect how we treat all residents, staff in the homes as well as our employees. We CARE about all Canadians, we believe in OWNERSHIP and accountability, RESPECT, and EXCELLENCE in the services we provide. At MediSystem Pharmacy, you can use your skills to do meaningful work that has a real impact, in an environment that promotes learning, growth and opportunity. Whether it’s your first job or you’re ready for a new challenge, MediSystem Pharmacy can turn your potential into performance that is recognized and rewarded. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and a work life balance. For more information on our current opportunities please visit our website at www.medisystempharmacy.com
- LinkedIn followers
- 8,487
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 450
- Reported office locations
- 75 Lesmill Rd., Toronto, Ontario, CA
- Other recorded names
- MediSystem Pharmacy
- Specialties
- Long Term Care Pharmacy
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
MediSystem Pharmacy, a Shoppers Drug Mart Company, is an established specialty pharmacy that provides pharmaceutical dispensing and clinical pharmacy consulting services to long term care facilities across Canada. MediSystem services 40,000 residents in over 300 facilities and is proud to be 100% Canadian owned and operated. MediSystem Pharmacy is committed to optimizing the health, wellness and safety of all…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1988 |
| Specialties | Long Term Care Pharmacy |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 20 |
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At MediSystem Pharmacy, you can use your skills to do meaningful work that has a real impact, in an environment that promotes learning, growth and opportunity. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, MediSystem Pharmacy can turn your potential into performance that is recognized and rewarded. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and a work-life balance.
Why this role is important?
Why is this role important :
As a Pharmacy Data Technician, you will use your Pharmacy Assistant expertise within the pharmacy industry to specialize in the inputting of prescriptions into MediSystem Pharmacy's pharmacy computer system.
Along with the accurate processing of the patient/resident prescriptions, changes, and refills, you will also be responsible for entering and updating patient/resident electronic records.
You will use your strong communication skills to discuss important information between colleagues and external partners (physicians/nurses located at the long-term care facility), as it relates to the patient/resident prescriptions and their profiles.
What you'll do:
Retrieve faxed or electronic physician's orders, prescriptions or requests for prescription refills
Enter prescriptions, refills and prescription changes into the patient's record
Create new patient profiles and maintain existing patient records on the MediSystem database
Prepare prescription label printouts
Perform ad hoc tasks as required
Commitment to promoting a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging
What you bring:
Excellent organization and time management skills
Strong communication skills (both oral and written)
Self-motivated with a passion for providing high quality client services and building relationships
Strong computer skills with the ability to navigate through a variety of computer systems quickly
Accurate and efficient data entry skills and attention to detail (for the entry of prescriptions)
To help you stand out, any or all of the following are preferred:
An Undergraduate degree from an accredited university with a focus in the areas of science and/or a
Pharmacy related diploma/certificate is preferred
Previous work experience using Kroll is an asset
Previous work experience / knowledge with weekly dispensing either in multi-dose packaging or compliance packaging is an asset
This role requires employees to be flexible to work a variety of shifts during the business’ hours of operations, which include occasional weekend shifts and statutory holidays
Employment Type:
Full timeType of Role:
RegularShoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.
In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.
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Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :$19.60 - $26.95 / 19,60$ - 26,95$ (per hour / de l’heure)A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste vacant existant. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.#EN
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