Pharmacy Assistant

The Medicine Shoppe; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community pharmacy in Port Alberni is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Pharmacy Assistant. Responsibilities include maintaining inventory, entering client information, and assisting pharmacists with customer inquiries. The ideal candidate should have completed high school, possess strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Previous experience in a pharmacy is preferred. This role offers wages of $22.53/hr for 35 hours per week and includes an extended health care plan.

Benefits

Extended health care plan

Qualifications

• Completion of High School is required.
• Previous experience in a pharmacy or healthcare setting is preferred.
• Must be comfortable operating a computer; software training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Maintain pharmacy inventory by checking stock and placing orders.
• Enter client information in databases.
• Assess prescriptions for completeness.
• Bill third-party insurers.
• Maintain a clean pharmacy by complying with procedures.
• Assist pharmacists by greeting clients and answering phones.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Completion of High School

Job description

The Medicine Shoppe # 253, located in Port Alberni, BC, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Pharmacy Assistant to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock; anticipating needed medications, placing and expediting orders; and removing and properly disposing of outdated drugs.
• Enter client information in databases
• Assess prescriptions for completeness
• Bill third-party insurers
• Maintain a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures and protocols.
• Assist pharmacists and technicians by greeting clients in person or answering phones and referring inquiries to the pharmacists. Notify customers when their prescriptions are ready for pickup.
• Maintain records of pharmaceutical products and ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate.
• Perform other supporting duties as requested by the pharmacist in charge.

Wages: $22.53/hr. for 35 hrs./week
Work location: 4833 Southgate Rd. Port Alberni,BC V9Y 5K5

Benefits

Extended health care plan

Job Requirements

• Completion of High School is required
• Several months of on-the-job training.
• Previous experience in a pharmacy or healthcare setting is preferred.
• Attention to detail and ability to perform tasks with a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be comfortable in operating a computer; software training is provided.