Pharmacy Assistant

Walmart; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail corporation is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant in Burnaby. The role involves supporting the Pharmacist in prescription filling, managing inventory, and maintaining customer service excellence. Candidates must be at least 16 years of age. Pay ranges from $17.60 to $23.10 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Pharmacist in prescription filling.
• Maintain inventory control and assist in stock management.
• Perform clerical organization and administrative tasks.
• Provide clerical support and assist with OTC operations.
• Participate in customer service initiatives.

Skills

Continuous Integration

Customer Service

Data Entry

Basic Math

Computer Skills

Detailing

Pharmacy Technician Experience

Compounding Medications

Order Entry

Troubleshooting

Job description

Overview

The Pharmacy Assistant assists the Pharmacist in the technical aspects of prescription filling and administrative duties in order to increase the Pharmacists opportunity to provide patient care. The Pharmacy Assistant is expected to participate in all aspects of Pharmacy Operations required of a team player. They are a key member in the delivery of superior customer service.

Responsibilities

• Receiving prescriptions from patients following provincial legal / regulatory conditions and assessing the prescription for completeness i.e. Name; Address; DOB; Allergies; 3rd Party Information; Any Special Requests; Prescriber; Generic / Brand; Prioritizing Prescriptions with 21st Century Guidelines.
• Performing Computer Functions as directed by the Pharmacist i.e. Data Entry; Price Check; Patient Information Entry / Update; Competent interpretation and processing of written prescriptions including Latin abbreviations drug name recognition dosage calculations; Refills; Report Generation; Patient Profile checks.
• Filling prescriptions (always under the Pharmacists supervision) selecting appropriate products performing the accuracy program including 7 point Visual and DIN checks selecting and counting / measuring & preparing appropriate products labeling and organizing for pharmacist checking gaining necessary approvals for verbal refills where authorized employing STOP forms if applicable and facilitating all aspects of Cognitive Services.
• Maintaining Inventory Control assisting Pharmacist in maintaining appropriate stock levels of drugs and supplies checking for and pulling expired medications at least monthly cleaning up Will Call Bin of stale prescriptions on a regular basis writing up returns ordering of drugs and supplies using preferred wholesaler for Pharmacy purchases as much as possible i.e. Kohl and Frisch operating of the Telxon gun checking off pricing and putting away pharmacy orders zoning the pharmacy shelves X- ing bottles when opened and interchangeable drug knowledge and appropriate maintenance / selection of key brands / preferred generics.
• General Housekeeping stocking Prescription filling supplies (Vials labels bags) keeping the dispensary clean organized and neat maintaining clean / safe work environment as part of the team approach (i.e. dishes garbage) and maintaining & cleaning packaging & dispensing equipment computer fax machine etc.
• Clerical Organization filing prescriptions invoices reports correspondence and memos and completing any administrative support functions assigned (i.e. journals accounts receivable Aged Trial Balance).
• Assisting with OTC Operations and ordering stocking cashier duties as assigned by OTC Manager and / or Pharmacist.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $17.60 - $23.10 / hr. Rate of pay will be determined based on relevant experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed there are no minimum qualifications.

Age 16 or older

Preferred Qualifications

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed there are no preferred qualifications.

Employment Related Note: Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.

Location

Primary Location

4545 Central Blvd Burnaby BC V5H 4J1 Canada

Application

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Key Skills

• Continuous Integration
• LTC Pharmacy
• Data Entry
• Customer Service
• Pharmacy Software
• Basic Math
• Computer Skills
• Detailing
• Pharmacy Technician Experience
• Order Entry
• Compounding Medications
• Troubleshooting

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 17 - 23