Pharmacy Assistant

Manitoulin Guardian Pharmacy; Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local pharmacy in Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands is seeking a detail-oriented pharmacy assistant. The successful candidate will greet patients, confirm prescription accuracy, assist in medication dispensing, and maintain pharmacy organization. Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of experience and must communicate fluent English. Competitive pay is offered, ranging from $18.00 to $27.00 per hour, with flexible contract options.

Benefits

Dental care

Extended health care

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a pharmacy assistant, with 2 years preferred.
• Ability to handle prescriptions and pharmacy software.
• Strong communication skills for customer interaction.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and confirm prescription information.
• Assist in preparing and dispensing medications.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Skills

Fluent English

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Benefits include dental care, extended health care, and on-site parking.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for patient greeting and confirmation of accuracy of all pertinent prescription information prior to filling, assisting pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. Other responsibilities include third party adjudication, accurate dispensing of prescription medications, maintenance of pharmacy stock and expires, general OTC enquiries from patients, handling customer prescription pick up, and delivering superior customer service.

Technical aspects of dispensing prescriptions include receiving the order/refill, procuring complete and current information, computer entry, preparation and labeling in an efficient, accurate and timely fashion. This may also include compounding or reconstituting delegated by pharmacist, inputting prescriptions using pharmacy software, and updating patient profile information.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year experience as a pharmacy assistant, with 2 years of experience preferred
• Fluent English required
• Ability to commute or relocate to Little Current, ON

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: $18.00-$27.00 per hour
• Full-time, part-time, or fixed term contract options
• Contract length: 12 months
• Expected hours: 24-44 per week

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, please apply to join our team today.