Licensed Pharmacy Technician - Flexible, Community Care

Shoppers Drug Mart; Markham; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purchase discount program

Flexible schedules

Online learning through Academy

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart in Ontario is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support dispensing prescriptions, assist with pharmacy services, and help maintain operations in the store. You will greet customers, collect prescription information, adjudicate third party billing, counsel when needed with the pharmacist, and ensure confidentiality and accuracy.

This role offers a locally owned store environment with a national brand, competitive hourly pay, flexible schedules, and access to online training

Qualifications

• Registered with the corresponding provincial licensing college.
• Diploma from a Pharmacy Technician College.
• Previous Pharmacy Experience preferred.
• Effective organizational skills, ability to multitask.
• Problem Solving Skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service
• Greet customer promptly and gather prescription information according to Standards
• Perform duties in priority according to Role assigned on Role Assignment Schedule
• Refer to the pharmacist all clinical inquiries
• Accurate dispensing prescription medications
• Third Party adjudication where required and necessary
• Set realistic customer expectations as to wait times
• Locate and cash out prescriptions and any ancillary items
• Ensure customers requiring counseling are referred to the Pharmacist
• Maintain and control the cash register in the dispensary
• Adhere to all confidentiality and privacy requirements
• Receive new and repeat prescription orders in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
• Prepare and submit orders with the exception of, controlled drugs and narcotics
• Adjudicate third party billing, online and manage manual Third-Party Accounts
• Answer telephone and refer to a pharmacist when necessary
• Manage incoming faxes according to Pharmacy Standards of Practice
• Accurately file completed documentation as per Pharmacy Standards of Practice
• Assist in prescription preparation to company's standardsand professional services
• Data entry for new prescriptions, and managing refill request processing
• Select medications to fill prescriptions according to Pharmacy Standards of Practice
• Efficiently count or measure, package, and label prescriptions, as per Pharmacy Standards
• Accurately enter and maintain appropriate data within the applicable Pharmacy systems

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Pharmacy Technician Diploma

Licensed with provincial licensing college

Job description

Shoppers Drug Mart in Ontario is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support dispensing prescriptions, assist with pharmacy services, and help maintain operations in the store. You will greet customers, collect prescription information, adjudicate third party billing, counsel when needed with the pharmacist, and ensure confidentiality and accuracy.

This role offers a locally owned store environment with a national brand, competitive hourly pay, flexible schedules, and access to online training