pharmacy assistant

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work Setting

• Office of health care professional
• Medical clinic
• Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres
• Hospital/medical facility or clinic
• Nursing home/home for the aged
• Pharmaceuticals manufacturer
• Pharmacy or drugstore
• Hospital or home for the aged

On Site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate
• Enter client information in databases
• Help pharmacists
• Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products
• Maintain prescription records
• Prepare medications for clients
• Set up and dismantle equipment
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Compound, package and label pharmaceutical products
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
• Bill third party insurers
• Compound oral solutions, ointments and creams
• Maintain inventories of medications and prescription records of pharmaceutical products
• Process claims such as health insurance or workers compensation
• Interpret physician's specification
• Perform general clerical duties
• Order supplies and equipment
• Organize and maintain inventory

Experience and Specialization

• Kroll Software
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word

Additional Information

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods

Personal Suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Organized
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Ability to multitask

Benefits

Health Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial Benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other Benefits

• Free parking available