Pharmacy Assistant

Pattison Food Group Ltd; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Get paid every Friday!

Exclusive team member offers and dis-c

Benefits & pension eligibility

Wellness and team member assistance

Educational reimbursement &scholarship

Opportunities to learn and grow

Job summary

Pattison Food Group Ltd. is hiring a Pharmacy Assistant for our Country Club location in Nanaimo, BC, to support patient-centred care and community health. Join a team within Save-On-Foods, part of BC’s Most Loved Brand, focused on quality service and community wellbeing.

You will process prescriptions, manage data entry, stock, and billing information while following company policies and merchandising programs. Training and ongoing development are offered in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.

Qualifications

• Completed an accredited Pharmacy Assistant Program or have 2 years dispensary experience.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong work ethic and proactive attitude.
• Kroll computer experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Dispensary experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Strong work ethic

Education

Accredited Pharmacy Assistant Program

Tools

Kroll computer 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.

A division of Pattison Food Group Ltd., Save-On-Foods is B.C.’s Most Loved Brand and certified a Great Place to Work®.

We are hiring for a Pharmacy Assistant at our Country Club location in Nanaimo, BC.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Perks

• 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

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. 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. If you are a positive, customer-focused individual, we would love to hear from you.