Pharmacy Assistant

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.; Ontario; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Pharmacy Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in delivering health and beauty services to the community. This part-time position offers the chance to assist with dispensing prescriptions, maintaining pharmacy operations, and providing exceptional customer service. With a focus on community engagement and support, you'll thrive in a dynamic environment that values diversity and flexibility. Enjoy competitive pay and the opportunity to grow within a nationally recognized brand while making a positive impact in your community.

Benefits

Discount programs

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Online learning through Academy

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Pharmacy Assistant course preferred.
• Previous pharmacy experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dispensing prescriptions and support pharmacy services.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain confidentiality.
• Manage prescription workflow and data entry accurately.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Assistant credited course

Job description

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Join a locally owned and operated store to help deliver health, beauty, and convenience services in your community, with the customer at the center of everything you do.

Why this role is important?

Summary:

To assist with the technical functions of dispensing prescriptions, support pharmacy services, and participate in the maintenance and operations of the pharmacy according to Pharmacy Standards of Practice, providing superior, timely, and friendly service to customers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Customer Service
   • Greet customers promptly and gather prescription information according to Standards.
   • Perform duties based on assigned Role on the Role Assignment Schedule.
   • Refer clinical inquiries to the pharmacist.
   • Set realistic customer expectations regarding wait times.
   • Locate and cash out prescriptions and ancillary items.
   • Refer customers requiring counseling to the Pharmacist.
   • Maintain and control the cash register in the dispensary.
   • Adhere to all confidentiality and privacy requirements.
2. Administration:
   • Receive new and repeat prescription orders following Standard Operating Procedures.
   • Prepare and submit orders, excluding controlled drugs and narcotics.
   • Manage third-party billing, online and manual accounts.
   • Answer telephone calls and refer to a pharmacist when necessary.
   • Manage incoming faxes as per Pharmacy Standards of Practice.
   • Assist pharmacist in coordinating call-backs.
   • File completed documentation accurately following Pharmacy Standards of Practice.
3. Prescription Workflow:
   • Assist in prescription preparation according to company standards and professional services.
   • Data entry for new prescriptions and managing refill requests.
   • Select medications to fill prescriptions following Pharmacy Standards of Practice.
   • Count, measure, package, and label prescriptions efficiently and accurately.
   • Maintain accurate data within Pharmacy systems.

Skills & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Pharmacy Assistant credited course preferred
• Previous pharmacy experience preferred
• Organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail

Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart?

Each store has an Associate-Owner, offering the support of a national brand with the benefits of a local business. Benefits include discount programs, flexible schedules, competitive pay, and online learning through Academy. Take ownership of your work and contribute to your community.

Shoppers Drug Mart values diversity and strives to reflect Canada's evolving diversity through its products, hiring practices, and store culture. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

Compliance with laws is integral to our Code of Conduct, which upholds the expectations of our customers and stakeholders.

Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Retail

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