Central Fill Pharmacy Assistant

London Drugs Limited; Richmond; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription drug and

Vision coverage

RRSPs

Employee discounts

Training & education courses

Family assistance program

Job summary

London Drugs Limited is seeking a part-time Central Fill Pharmacy Assistant for our Central Fill Pharmacy at our Head Office in Richmond, BC. You will assist Pharmacists and the Pharmacy Manager with daily operations, handle technical preparations, operate automated machines, ship products, and manage stock.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, excellent communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge relevant to pharmacy operations.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Maintain a professional image reflecting positively on the company.
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication within a team.
• Proficient computer skills, including experience with pharmacy software.
• Identify, isolate and solve problems as they arise.
• Familiarity with computer hardware/technology is an asset.
• Previous experience in pharmacy or health care is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacists and Pharmacy Manager with daily operations.
• Perform technical preparations of prescription products and operate automated pharmacy machines.
• Ship prepared prescription products and handle stock receipt/organization.
• Communicate via telephone with patients and London Drugs stores.
• Meet production deadlines for prescription orders and delivery cut-offs.
• Operate the prescription computer and maintain general housekeeping.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Multitasking

Communication skills

Computer skills

Problem solving

Tools

Kroll pharmacy software

Job description

Not just a job...
a community
a partnership
a team

You’ll experience them all at London Drugs. As one of Canada’s most successful retail chains, we know what it takes to build a satisfying career. We are seeking innovative, customer focused people to join our team!

Our Central Fill Pharmacy located at our Head Office in Richmond, BC currently has opportunities for:

Central Fill Pharmacy Assistant - (Part-Time)

London Drugs means many things to many people. As a London Drugs Pharmacy Assistant, it means a community-oriented working environment that fosters professional excellence. Pharmacy Assistants are provided with a working environment that stresses professionalism. You will be given the tools and opportunity to practice your profession in a well-designed pharmacy, which helps optimize patient care.

Duties will include assisting the Pharmacists and Pharmacy Manager with daily operations, including technical preparations of prescription products, operation of automated pharmacy machines, shipping prepared prescription products, receiving and organizing pharmacy stock.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Communication via telephone with patients and multiple London Drugs’ stores
• Meet production deadlines for prescription orders and delivery cut-offs.
• Operation of the prescription computer
• General housekeeping duties.

If you are looking for a great opportunity in retail pharmacy and have the professionalism, commitment to excellence and drive to join our team, London Drugs is the place for you.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Possess strong technical knowledge.
• Have the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Maintain a professional image, reflecting positively on the company.
• Be highly organized and able to multitask effectively and work under changing priorities.
• Possess good communication skills, both written and verbal, within a team environment.
• Exercise proficient computer skills, including experience with Kroll pharmacy software.
• Isolate and solve problems.
• Familiarity with computer and technology, an asset.
• Previous experience in pharmacy or health care field is strongly preferred

We offer advancement opportunities through our promote-from-within policies, salaries commensurate with experience, as well as the potential to earn bonuses. We offer a comprehensive benefits program including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription drug and vision coverage available with service for you and your family (Ensuring you and your family are taken care of)
• Company matched RRSPs (Helping you plan for your future)
• Employee Discount Program (Sharing our success)
• Ongoing In-House Training & Education Courses (Lifelong learning)
• Employee Family Assistance Program (Free confidential counselling)

Applicants should be available to work a flexible schedule, Monday to Sunday.

London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

We will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.