Central Fill Pharmacy Assistant - Part Time Internal

London Drugs INTERNAL; Richmond; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

London Drugs is seeking a part-time Central Fill Pharmacy Assistant at our Richmond, BC head office. You will support pharmacists in daily operations, handle technical prescription preparation, and operate automated pharmacy equipment.

The role requires strong computer skills, reliability, and the ability to multitask in a busy retail pharmacy setting. Applicants should have solid technical knowledge and excellent communication skills, with previous pharmacy or health-care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Professional image and organizational skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including Kroll pharmacy software.
• Previous pharmacy or health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacists and Pharmacy Manager with daily operations.
• Support technical preparations of prescription products.
• Operate automated pharmacy machines and prescription computer.
• Ship prepared prescription products and organize stock.
• Communicate with patients and London Drugs stores by phone.
• Meet production deadlines and delivery cut-offs.
• General housekeeping and supporting a clean work environment.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge

Fast-paced work

Multitasking

Communication skills

Kroll software proficiency

Tech-savvy

Healthcare/pharmacy experience

Tools

Kroll pharmacy software

Job description

As a valued London Drugs family member, the opportunities for career growth are unlimited!

Here is a great chance for you to grow your skills and experience. 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

Employees must be available to work a flexible schedule, Monday through Sunday, day and evening shifts.

Certain positions at London Drugs place an employee at greater risk of potentially contracting Hepatitis (A and B) as a result of the nature of their job. To protect the health of our employees and customers, should you be promoted or change jobs into this position, you will be required to have a current Hepatitis vaccination in compliance with Policy No. 433. The Hepatitis (A and B) vaccination will be provided at no cost to you, and is in compliance with Provincial Workers’ Compensation or Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. Please read and familiarize yourself with this policy.

London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work applicable to this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.