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Staff Pharmacist (Permanent, Full-time) Reporting to the Director, Pharmacy Services, based out of ARTAs head office in Edmonton, the Staff Pharmacist will serve as an expert resource who provides direct support to ARTA members and the Member Services team by answering complex questions regarding the ARTA prescription plan pricing, policies, and programs. The Staff Pharmacist will collaborate with pharmacy staff in the performance of day-to-day dispensary operations and the performance of strategic member health programs and services offered by the pharmacy, delivering the highest quality service to ARTA members. The Alberta Retired Teachers Association (ARTA) is a vibrant organization made up of over 32,000 retired educators and like-minded professionals and is served by an equally engaged team of staff. Created by teachers, we are an Alberta-based not-for-profit linked by a common purpose to ensure a healthy, active, engaged, and vibrant lifestyle for our members in their retirement. Our culture encourages our members and our employees to live an enhanced quality of life. As a Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice, office perks include a staff wellness program, generous time off, and professional learning opportunities. If you have a strong passion for making a difference in peoples lives, are a creative team player, and enjoy building strong relationships with those around you, then we invite you to apply to join our exciting organization. Provide expert advice and guidance on managing pharmacy related benefits in person, over the phone, or through secure communication channels. Advise on maximum Allowable Cost (MAC), and Least Cost Alternatives (LCA) pricing policy. Coordinate with claims adjudication group to follow up on special authorization and/or coverage issues. Support the navigation of coordination of benefits with Government Seniors Benefit Plans on high-cost medications and diabetes supplies. Support ARTA members with escalated prescription medication coverage issues, directly or indirectly through support of ARTA member services phone staff. Provide support to the ARTA Director, Pharmacy Services. Pharmacy Be a leader in our pharmacy environment that supports professional practice at fullest scope under Alberta legislation. Supervise the pharmacy team members in the dispensing operation of ARTARx in accordance with ACPs Standards of Practice and Provincial legislation. Lead in the performance of health promotion programs and services that promote the achievement of member health goals and knowledge. Travel and preventative vaccination programs and services. Prescription and over-the-counter inventory management. Support the future of the pharmacy profession, as a practicum site for University of Alberta Pharmacy program. Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD, with authorization to administer drugs by injection and Additional Prescribing Authority. Previous pharmacy experience in community or hospital. Experience in a central fill, or mail-order pharmacy an asset. Computer proficiency in KROLL Pharmacy Management system is considered an asset. Previous experience with vial and/or pouch filling pharmacy automation an asset. Due to the vulnerable population we serve, employees are encouraged to follow public health recommendations, including staying up to date with vaccinations such as flu and COVID-19. However, vaccination is not a condition of employment.