Pharmacy Assistant - FT

Sobeys; Saint John; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the grocery and pharmacy sector is seeking dedicated individuals to join their pharmacy team. This role involves providing exceptional patient-centered care, processing prescriptions, and managing pharmacy operations. The company is renowned for its commitment to community health and well-being, offering a supportive environment for professional growth. With a focus on teamwork and customer satisfaction, this position provides a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals and families. Join a team that values excellence and community service, and enjoy a competitive compensation package along with flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Health and Dental Coverage

Life Insurance

10% In-Store Discount

Flexible Work Arrangements

Paid Vacation

Employee Assistance Programs

Retirement and Savings Plan

Learning and Development Resources

Qualifications

• Preferred: Pharmacy Assistant Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institute.
• Previous pharmacy experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Processing customer transactions and handling prescription requests.
• Managing behind-the-counter activities and assisting the pharmacist.
• Scheduling professional clinical services and maintaining stock.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Multi-tasking

Customer Service

Education

Pharmacy Assistant Diploma

Job description

Requisition ID: 186444

Career Group: Pharmacy Careers

Job Category: Retail - Pharmacy

Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: Canada (CA)

Province: New Brunswick

City: Saint John

Location: 2552 St John Nursing Home, Lawtons Pharm

Postal Code: E2M 5J7

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.

Sobeys Inc. is a growing Canadian company. We are a market leader in grocery and pharmacy that operate under multiple banners spanning over 1,600 stores across the country. Our family of over 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are on a mission to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our teammates.

Our national pharmacy team is proudly Canadian, with pharmacies from coast to coast in our various banners. Depending on your province, you might recognize us as Sobeys, Safeway, Thrifty Foods, Foodland, Lawtons Drugs, or FreshCo.

Ready to Make an Impact?

We are passionate about taking care of the health and well-being of individuals and families in our communities.

You’ll be part of our pharmacy team that’s committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care and exceeding patients' expectations. We are looking for friendly, knowledgeable, and professional individuals who will prioritize meeting the health needs of our patients.

Responsibilities:

1. Processing customer transactions, including receiving and releasing prescription requests.
2. Handling in-person and telephone refill requests and recording deliveries.
3. Understanding and promoting pharmacy programs.
4. Filing prescriptions, ordering, replenishing supplies, and cleaning.
5. Creating drug orders, receiving them, compounding, and pill pack assembly.
6. Scheduling professional clinical services.
7. Managing behind-the-counter activities, cycle counts, narcotic counts, stock returns, tall man lettering, and manual third-party processing.
8. Assisting the pharmacist with dispensary tasks as permitted by scope.

Qualifications:

• Preferred: Pharmacy Assistant Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institute.
• Previous pharmacy experience is an asset.
• Excellent attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Adherence to and implementation of all applicable company standards.

What We Offer:

• A competitive total compensation package that varies by role and location.
• Flexible work arrangements to meet your lifestyle needs.
• A comprehensive Total Rewards package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, and more.
• Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee Assistance Programs.
• A Retirement and Savings Plan to build your financial future.
• A 10% in-store discount at participating banners and other discount programs.
• Learning and Development Resources for professional growth.
• Paid Vacation, eligible after meeting work hour requirements.

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage.