Pharmacy Assistant -PT

Safeway Canada; Castlegar; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading pharmacy team in Castlegar, BC, where you will provide exceptional patient-centered care. As a part-time Pharmacy Assistant, you'll handle prescription processing, customer interactions, and support the pharmacist in daily operations. Enjoy a competitive compensation package and flexible work arrangements in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible work life arrangements

Competitive total compensation package

Qualifications

• 2 years retail Canadian Pharmacy Experience considered in lieu of diploma.
• Previous pharmacy experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Processing customer transactions and prescription requests.
• Assisting the pharmacist with dispensary tasks.
• Filing prescriptions and managing drug orders.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Multi-tasking

Independent Work

Education

Pharmacy Assistant Diploma

Job description

Requisition ID: 189532

Career Group: Pharmacy Careers

Job Category: Retail - Pharmacy

Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%

Job Type: Part-Time

Country: Canada (CA)

Province: British Columbia

City: Castlegar

Location: 4970 Castlegar Safeway Pharmacy

Postal Code: V1N 2W6

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.

Safeway grocery stores provide an exceptional food shopping experience to consumers from Vancouver, British Columbia to Thunder Bay, Ontario. We are the newest member of Sobeys Inc.’s retail food offering which serves the needs of Canadians with more than 1,600 stores in over 930 communities from coast-to-coast. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, we have a career to fit your life. Our commitment to delivering top quality products and superior service to our customers, and for giving back to the communities we serve has earned us a reputation as an employer of choice for those looking for an exciting career in food retail.

Ready to Make an impact?

We are passionate about taking care of the health and well-being of individuals and families 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 to join our team who will make meeting the health needs of our patients their top priority

Here’s Where You’ll Be Focusing

Prescription assembly and data entry:

• Processing customer transactions (receive and release prescription requests)
• Receiving in-person and telephone refill requests and record deliveries
• Understanding and promoting pharmacy programs
• Filing prescriptions, ordering, and replenishing supplies, and cleaning
• Drug order creation and receiving, compounding and pill pack assembly
• Scheduling professional clinical services
• Behind the counter management, cycle counts, narcotic counts, stock returns, tallman lettering, manual third parties
• Assisting the pharmacist with dispensary tasks as permitted by scope
  
  

What You Have To Offer

• Preferred: Pharmacy Assistant Diploma from a recognized post-secondary Institute
• Will consider applicants with 2 years retail Canadian Pharmacy Experience in lieu of certificate in some Provinces
• Previous pharmacy experience is an asset
• Excellent attention to detail, ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Adhere to and implement all applicable company standards
  
  

What We Have To Offer

• A competitive total compensation package that will vary by role and location
• Flexible work life arrangements to meet your lifestyle needs
  
  

The salary range for this position in British Columbia is $19.00 - $23.00. We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure that you are paid fairly and competitively.

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