Pharmacy Assistant

Medisystem Pharmacy Limited; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant to join their team. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment that values learning and growth. You will be responsible for filling prescriptions, preparing compounds, and ensuring the organization of your work station. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses excellent communication skills, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. With competitive pay and full benefits, this position is perfect for anyone looking to advance their career in healthcare while enjoying a work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Fill prescriptions efficiently to maintain workflow.
• Ensure organization of work station and inventory shelves.
• Deliver completed products based on schedules.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Attention to Detail

Ability to Adapt

Team-oriented Attitude

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Technician Diploma

Job description

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At MediSystem Pharmacy, you can use your skills to do meaningful work that has a real impact, in an environment that promotes learning, growth, and opportunity. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, MediSystem Pharmacy can turn your potential into performance that is recognized and rewarded. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and a work-life balance.

Why this role is important?

What you'll do:

• Fill a variety of prescriptions efficiently to maintain workflow
• Prepare compounds, mixtures, and temperature control items
• Package blister pack medications
• Deliver completed product based on schedules
• Ensure appropriate follow up on minor issues
• Synchronization and collaboration with other departments
• Ensure organization of work station and inventory shelves
• Maintain appropriate supplies and materials
• Some involvement in prescription information management
• Recognize liability on the outcomes of service provided
• Commitment to promoting a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging

What you bring:

• Excellent communication skills and customer service skills
• Detail oriented and ability to prioritize work assignments
• Ability to adapt to change
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment where high attention to detail and accuracy is essential
• Ability to work and manoeuvre quickly and consistently for extended periods of time
• Positive, cooperative, and team-oriented attitude
• High School Diploma
• Exposure to Hospital or Long Term Care Pharmacy
• Experience working in a retail pharmacy environment
• Pharmacy Technician Diploma from accredited college, but not required

Employment Type: Full time

Type of Role: Regular

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

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Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care