Pharmacy Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a community-focused retailer as a Pharmacy Assistant and play a vital role in promoting healthier lifestyles. In this dynamic position, you will handle prescriptions, manage inventory, and ensure exceptional customer service, all while being part of an energetic team that values collaboration and growth. With a commitment to quality patient care, this innovative firm offers a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. If you are passionate about making a difference and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in your career!

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

• Completion of an accredited Pharmacy Assistant Program or 2 years of experience.
• Strong work ethic and excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process written prescriptions and refill requests.
• Input patient and prescription information into the computer system.
• Manage stock, expiry checks, and inventory corrections.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Strong work ethic

Kroll computer experience

Education

Accredited Pharmacy Assistant Program

2 years dispensary experience

Job description

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 Woodgrove location in Nanaimo, BC.

You will be responsible for:

• 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.

You have:

• 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.

Here are some of the perks we have to offer:

• 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 Details:

$19.00 - $23.00

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

Join our Team!

Come be part of an energetic and inclusive team where we work together to have fun and achieve our goals. If you are a positive, customer-focused individual, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join our growing team!

About Us

As a community-focused retailer, we offer great career opportunities in a fast-paced, exciting environment, while providing ongoing training to invest in our team members so they can develop and achieve their goals.