Pharmacy Assistant

Save-On-Foods; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail pharmacy in Burnaby, BC, is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant committed to patient-centered care. Responsibilities include managing prescriptions, ordering stock, and communicating important information to pharmacists. Ideal candidates have completed a Pharmacy Assistant Program or possess 2 years of dispensary experience, along with strong communication and customer service skills. This position offers a supportive environment and multiple employee perks.

Benefits

Get paid every Friday!

Exclusive team member offers and discounts.

Benefits & pension eligibility.

Wellness and team member assistance program.

Educational reimbursement & scholarship opportunities.

Opportunities to learn and grow.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited Pharmacy Assistant Program.
• 2 years of dispensary experience is acceptable.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills required.

Responsibilities

• Receive written prescriptions and refill requests.
• Input patient and prescription information into the computer.
• Perform tasks related to stock management and inventory.
• Communicate allergy interactions to the pharmacist.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Strong work ethic

Education

Accredited Pharmacy Assistant Program or 2 years dispensary experience

Tools

Kroll computer

Job description

Overview

As a valued member of an innovative Western Canadian company, our pharmacy teams are passionate about helping our customers and communities embrace healthier lifestyles by delivering quality, patient-centred care. Become an integral part of your community, where your commitment to healthy living makes a difference every day.

We are hiring for a Pharmacy Assistant at our Script Care Pharmacy (Central Fill) location in Burnaby, BC.

Responsibilities

• Receiving written prescriptions and written or verbal refill requests.
• Inputting all patient and prescription information into the computer.
• Performing all tasks related to ordering, receiving, and returning stock, expiry date checks, balance owing and inventory corrections.
• Adhering to merchandising programs, operational procedures, and company policies.
• Communicating allergy interaction and relevant billing information to the pharmacist.

Qualifications

• Completed an accredited Pharmacy Assistant Program or have 2 years dispensary experience.
• A strong work ethic and “let’s get it done” attitude.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Kroll computer experience is an asset.

Perks

• Get paid every Friday!
• Exclusive team member offers and discounts.
• Benefits & pension eligibility.
• Wellness and team member assistance program.
• Educational reimbursement & scholarship opportunities.
• Opportunities to learn and grow.

Compensation

19.00 - $23.00

The compensation offered for this position will take into consideration location, education, skills, experience, and other factors.