Pharmacist

TELUS Health Virtual Care is a Canadian telehealth platform that provides 24/7 on-demand access to healthcare professionals. Services are accessed via encrypted text and video. It is typically offered as an employee or insurer benefit.

For a Pharmacist role with TELUS Health Virtual Care or TELUS Health Virtual Pharmacy, the work typically focuses on providing pharmacy care remotely rather than dispensing medications in a retail setting.

Typical job responsibilities:

Review prescriptions for accuracy and safety.

Provide virtual medication counselling by phone or video.

Assess drug interactions, allergies, and appropriate medication use.

Communicate with physicians and nurse practitioners about prescriptions or refills.

Help patients understand insurance coverage and medication costs.

Document patient care and maintain accurate health records.

Support chronic disease management and medication adherence.

TELUS promotes these roles as offering:

Remote work from home.

Flexible scheduling.

Administrative support.

Collaboration with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals.

Competitive compensation.