Pharmacy Assistant and Patient Service Coordinator - 6 mo Contract

This isn't just a job; it's a chance to build your resume and career. If you are a strong communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to grow your experience, this is the opportunity for you. Apply today!

Advantages
Pharmacy Assistant / Pharmacy Coordinator - Full-Time 6-Month Contract - Burnaby - Healthcare

Full-Time Contract Opportunity: Secure a 6-month direct-hire contract with a reputable organization.

Professional Growth: This role exists due to internal movement and promotions, giving you the chance to work within a team that values advancement and growth.

Large, Supportive Team: Join a dynamic and established group of pharmacy professionals. It is a highly-rated workplace where the culture is a major perk!

Desk-Based Focus: Spend the majority of your day (approximately 6 hours) utilizing your technical billing, adjudication, and communication skills, with up to 2 hours per day supporting filling and other hands-on tasks (the balance depends on operational needs).

Comprehensive Training: You will receive a dedicated 1-2 month training period (8:00 AM–4:00 PM) to ensure your success. Following this initial training phase, you must have the flexibility to cover shifts such as 10:00 AM–6:00 PM and 12:00 PM–8:00 PM as required.

Responsibilities
Pharmacy Assistant / Pharmacy Coordinator - Full-Time 6-Month Contract - Burnaby - Healthcare

Job Description Pharmacy Assistant / Pharmacy Coordinator - Full-Time 6-Month Contract - Burnaby - Healthcare

Are you a skilled Pharmacy Assistant looking to gain valuable experience outside of the retail environment?

We are currently hiring for a full-time, 6-month contract Pharmacy Assistant / Pharmacy Coordinator in Burnaby. This role is primarily administrative, focusing on your advanced skills in billing and claims adjudication.

This isn't just a job; it's a chance to build your resume and career. This opening has become available due to internal promotions within a large, supportive team of pharmacy professionals! If you are a strong communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to grow your experience, this is the opportunity for you. Apply today!

Advantages Pharmacy Assistant / Pharmacy Coordinator - Full-Time 6-Month Contract - Burnaby - Healthcare

Full-Time Contract Opportunity: Secure a 6-month direct-hire contract with a reputable organization.

Professional Growth: This role exists due to internal movement and promotions, giving you the chance to work within a team that values advancement and growth.

Large, Supportive Team: Join a dynamic and established group of pharmacy professionals. It is a highly-rated workplace where the culture is a major perk!

Desk-Based Focus: Spend the majority of your day (approximately 6 hours) utilizing your technical billing, adjudication, and communication skills, with up to 2 hours per day supporting filling and other hands-on tasks (the balance depends on operational needs).

Comprehensive Training: You will receive a dedicated 1-2 month training period (8:00 AM–4:00 PM) to ensure your success. Following this initial training phase, you must have the flexibility to cover shifts such as 10:00 AM–6:00 PM and 12:00 PM–8:00 PM as required.

Responsibilities Pharmacy Assistant / Pharmacy Coordinator - Full-Time 6-Month Contract - Burnaby - Healthcare

Your daily activities will involve a mix of technical coordination and practical pharmacy support:

Oversee a high volume of administrative patient and client communications using phone and email.

Carry out complex pharmacy billing and adjudication duties (this is the primary priority of the role).

Uphold clear and professional dialogue with patients and internal team members.

Ensure precision in the management of prescription labeling.

Provide support for limited physical pharmacy tasks, such as dispensing and shipping, depending on business requirements.

Qualifications
Pharmacy Assistant / Pharmacy Coordinator - Full-Time 6-Month Contract - Burnaby - Healthcare

To excel in this position, you need to possess a specific combination of skills and background:

Mandatory: Strong, proven experience in high-volume pharmacy billing and adjudication.

Mandatory: Fluency in English with exceptional verbal and written communication skills (essential for this desk-based role).

Mandatory: Shift Flexibility. Following the 1-2 month training period (8:00 AM–4:00 PM), you must have the flexibility to work both 10:00 AM–6:00 PM and 12:00 PM–8:00 PM shifts as required.

Highly Desirable: Proficiency with Kroll pharmacy software (however, applicants possessing advanced billing and adjudication expertise on other pharmacy platforms will also be reviewed).

Adaptability: The capacity to flourish within a busy, high-output office-style setting.

Summary
Pharmacy Assistant / Pharmacy Coordinator - Full-Time 6-Month Contract - Burnaby - 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.

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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.

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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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