Pharmacy Assistant

Shoppers Drug Mart; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 25,623 - 32,373; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation available upon request for applicants with disabilities

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant in Sudbury, Ontario, to assist with dispensing prescriptions and deliver excellent customer service. The role includes managing cash register, data entry for prescriptions, and adhering to pharmacy standards. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and preferably a diploma in Pharmacy Assistance, along with previous pharmacy experience. The position offers a hiring range of $18.60 - $23.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Preferred diploma from a Pharmacy Assistant credited course.
• Previous pharmacy experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with technical functions of dispensing prescriptions.
• Greet customers and gather prescription information.
• Perform duties as assigned based on Role Assignment Schedule.
• Manage cash register in the dispensary.
• Assist in prescription preparation and data entry.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Problem Solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Diploma from a Pharmacy Assistant credited course

Job description

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.

Job 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 per 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 standards and 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

Hiring Range: $18.60 - $23.50 per hour.

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.