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Pharmacy Assistant

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.

City of Langley

On-site

CAD 30,000 - 60,000

Part time

2 days ago

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Job summary

A leading pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to join their team in Langley. This entry-level role involves assisting with the dispensing of prescriptions, providing excellent customer service, and maintaining pharmacy operations in compliance with standards. Candidates will benefit from a supportive employer that acknowledges diversity and offers competitive pay and flexible schedules.

Benefits

Purchase discount program

Flexible and varied schedules

Competitive pay

Online learning

Qualifications

Previous pharmacy experience preferred.
Effective organizational skills, ability to multitask.
Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Assist with dispensing prescriptions and customer service.
Manage cash register operations and customer transactions.
Prepare and submit new and repeat prescription orders.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem Solving Skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Diploma from a Pharmacy Assistant credited course

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Join a locally owned and operated store to help deliver health, beauty and convenience services in your community, and keep the customer at the centre of everything you do.

Why this role is important?

SUMMARY:

To assist with the technical functions of dispensing prescriptions, assist as appropriate in the delivery of pharmacy services and participate in the maintenance and operations of the Pharmacy as described by the Pharmacy Standards of Practice, and to provide superior, timely, and pleasant service to customers.

DUTIES & 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
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

Administration:

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
Assist pharmacist in coordinating call backs
Accurately file completed documentation as per Pharmacy Standards of Practice

Prescription Workflow:

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 & Qualifications:

High School Diploma
Diploma from a Pharmacy Assistant credited course preferred
Previous Pharmacy Experience preferred
Effective organizational skills, ability to multi task
Problem Solving Skills
Strong attention to detail

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Why work in a Shoppers Drug Mart store?

Each store has an Associate-Owner, so you will work for a local business owner while having the support of a national brand. Benefit from a purchase discount program, flexible and varied schedules, competitive pay and online learning through Academy.

Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your patients, co-workers, customers and community.

Associate Owners in the Shoppers Drug Mart network recognize Canada's diversity as an opportunity to better serve their communities, and strive to reflect the nation’s evolving diversity in the products they sell, the people they hire, and the culture they create in their stores. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :

$17.90 - $23.00 / 17,90$ - 23,00$ (per hour / de l’heure)

A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste.

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Seniority level

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type

Employment type
Part-time

Job function

Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Retail

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