pharmacy assistant

Lively Pharmacy; Lively; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy in Ontario seeks a motivated individual for a pharmacy technician role. You will ensure accurate prescription information, maintain medication inventories, and support workflow in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates should be organized and client-focused, with a diploma from a relevant program.

Benefits

Mentorship programs for newcomers

On-the-job training tailored for youth

Qualifications

• Diploma from a program lasting 1-2 years.
• Experience in pharmacy settings preferable.
• Capability to work in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate.
• Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products.
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies.

Skills

Client focus

Organization

Reliability

Team player

Education

College or CEGEP diploma (1-2 years)

Job description

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Work setting

• Pharmacy or drugstore

Tasks

• Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate
• Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products
• Maintain prescription records
• Prepare medications for clients
• Help with scheduling and workflow
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
• Bill third party insurers
• Perform general clerical duties
• Order supplies and equipment

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Organized
• Team player
• Reliability

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers