Pharmacy Assistant

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.; London; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full benefits

Work-life balance

Job summary

MediSystem Pharmacy, a Shoppers Drug Mart Company, is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to perform dispensing tasks, prepare blister packs, and manage inventory in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Weekend and holiday shifts may be required as part of operating hours.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and work environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform all tasks according to policies and standard operating procedures.
• Fill a variety of prescriptions accurately and efficiently to maintain workflow.
• Prepare blister packs for unit dose and multi-dose.
• Prepare non-sterile compounds as per the Standards.
• Deliver completed products according to schedules.
• Package multi-dose strips on PACMED.
• Maintain and monitor inventory levels and identify shrinkage.
• Scan prescriptions accurately, package per guidelines, and deliver on time.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure prescriptions are dispensed correctly and follow up on issues.
• Prioritize work based on urgency with effective time management.
• Demonstrate competence within the probationary period.
• Follow all corporate regulations, policies and procedures and meet deadlines.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Pharmacy environment exposure

Education

Pharmacy Technician Diploma (accredited college)

Job description

Why this role is important?

Job Description – Pharmacy Assistant

About Us:

At MediSystem Pharmacy, you can use your skills to do meaningful work that has a real impact, in an environment that promotes learning, growth and opportunity. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, MediSystem Pharmacy can turn your potential into performance that is recognized and rewarded. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and a work-life balance.

MediSystem Pharmacy, a Shoppers Drug Mart Company, is an established specialty pharmacy that provides pharmaceutical dispensing and clinical pharmacy consulting services to long term care facilities across Canada. MediSystem services 40,000 residents in over 300 facilities and is proud to be 100% Canadian owned and operated.

MediSystem Pharmacy is committed to optimizing the health, wellness and safety of all residents that we service through the introduction of innovative technologies, continuing education, enhanced clinical services and seamless medication delivery.

Our company's CORE values reflect how we treat all residents, staff in the homes as well as our employees. We CARE about all Canadians, we believe in OWNERSHIP and accountability, RESPECT, and EXCELLENCE in the services we provide.

At MediSystem Pharmacy, you can use your skills to do meaningful work that has a real impact, in an environment that promotes learning, growth and opportunity. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, MediSystem Pharmacy can turn your potential into performance that is recognized and rewarded. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and a work life balance.

What you will do:

• Perform all tasks according to policies and standard operating procedures.
• Fill variety of prescriptions accurately and efficiently to maintain workflow
• Preparing blister packs for unit dose and multi-dose
• Prepare non-sterile compounds as per the Standards
• Deliver completed products based on the schedules
• Package multi-dose strips on PACMED
• Maintain and monitor adequate inventory level, identify shrink and overage
• Scan each prescription accurately, package as per the guidelines and deliver them timely.
• Synchronize and collaborates with other team members to ensure medications are dispensed as prescribed and follow up on outstanding issues regularly
• Prioritize work assignments based on urgency with meaningful time management
• Must demonstrate competences within the probationary period
• Follow all corporate regulations, policies and procedures and meet deadlines

What you bring:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt the change in job environment as per business needs
• Ability able to work with minimal supervision and independently
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail
• Ability to recognize liability on the outcomes of service provided
• Ability to work and maneuver quickly and consistently for extended periods of time
• Exposure to Pharmacy environment (Retail, Hospital or Long-Term Care)
• Pharmacy Technician Diploma from accredited college, but not required

This role requires employees to be flexible to work a variety of shifts during the business' hours of operations, which include occasional weekend shifts and statutory holidays.

Employment Type:

Full time

Type of Role:

Regular

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation's evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

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 :$18.25 - $23.65 / 18,25$ - 23,65$ (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. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position.

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