(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant

Walmart; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Assistant to support the Pharmacist in delivering exceptional patient care. In this role, you'll be integral to pharmacy operations, ensuring prescriptions are filled accurately and efficiently while maintaining inventory control. Your commitment to customer service and teamwork will enhance the overall patient experience. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will be valued, and you can make a real difference in the lives of patients every day.

Qualifications

• Assist Pharmacist with prescription filling and administrative tasks.
• Maintain inventory and ensure a clean work environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive and assess prescriptions for completeness.
• Fill prescriptions under pharmacist supervision and maintain inventory.

Skills

Customer Service

Data Entry

Inventory Control

Prescription Filling

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Summary

The Pharmacy Assistant assists the Pharmacist in the technical aspects of prescription filling and administrative duties to enhance the Pharmacist's ability to provide patient care. They participate in all aspects of Pharmacy Operations required of a team player and are key in delivering superior customer service.

What you'll do

1. Receive prescriptions from patients, following provincial legal/regulatory conditions, and assess for completeness (Name, Address, DOB, Allergies, 3rd Party Info, Special Requests, Prescriber, Generic/Brand, Prioritization based on 21st Century Guidelines).
2. Perform computer functions as directed by the Pharmacist, including data entry, price checks, patient information updates, interpretation of prescriptions, refills, report generation, and profile checks.
3. Fill prescriptions under pharmacist supervision, select appropriate products, perform accuracy checks, label and organize for pharmacist verification, and facilitate cognitive services.
4. Maintain inventory control by monitoring stock levels, checking for expired medications, managing returns, ordering drugs and supplies, and organizing pharmacy shelves.
5. Conduct general housekeeping, stock supplies, keep the dispensary clean and organized, and maintain equipment and work environment safety.
6. Perform clerical tasks such as filing prescriptions, invoices, reports, and administrative support functions.
7. Assist with OTC operations, including ordering, stocking, and cashier duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Age – 16 or older

Preferred Qualifications

Optional qualifications are listed below; absence of these does not disqualify applicants.

Walmart will accommodate disability-related needs as required by law.

Additional Information

Primary Location: 24 Miikana Way Unit #1, Kenora, ON P9N 4J1, Canada

Application Process: If you are a current Walmart associate, please log into your Workday account and use the 'Find Jobs' report to apply for this position.