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Pharmacy Assistant

Walmart Canada Corp

Prince George

On-site

CAD 30,000 - 50,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will support the Pharmacist in delivering exceptional patient care by assisting with prescription filling, managing inventory, and ensuring a clean and organized pharmacy environment. Your contributions will enhance the overall customer experience, making a positive impact in the community. If you are passionate about healthcare and enjoy working in a collaborative team, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values inclusivity and is committed to accommodating the needs of all associates.

Qualifications

  • Must be 16 years or older.
  • Experience in pharmacy operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assist Pharmacist with prescription filling and customer service.
  • Maintain inventory and ensure a clean work environment.
  • Perform clerical tasks and assist with OTC operations.

Skills

Prescription Filling
Data Entry
Customer Service
Inventory Control
Clerical Organization

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Telxon gun
Pharmacy software

Job description

Position Summary...The Pharmacy Assistant assists the Pharmacist in the technical aspects of prescription filling and administrative duties in order to increase the Pharmacist's opportunity to provide patient care. The Pharmacy Assistant is expected to participate in all aspects of Pharmacy Operations required of a team player. They are a key member in the delivery of superior customer service.


What You'll Do...

  1. Receiving prescriptions from patients, following provincial legal/regulatory conditions and assessing the prescription for completeness i.e. Name; Address; DOB; Allergies; 3rd Party Information; Any Special Requests; Prescriber; Generic/Brand; Prioritizing Prescriptions with 21st Century Guidelines.
  2. Performing Computer Functions as directed by the Pharmacist i.e. Data Entry; Price Check; Patient Information Entry/Update; Competent interpretation and processing of written prescriptions including Latin abbreviations, drug name recognition, dosage calculations; Refills; Report Generation; Patient Profile checks.
  3. Filling prescriptions (always under the Pharmacist’s supervision), selecting appropriate products, performing the accuracy program, including 7 point, Visual and DIN checks, selecting and counting/ measuring & preparing appropriate products, labeling and organizing for pharmacist checking, gaining necessary approvals for verbal refills where authorized, employing 'STOP' forms if applicable and facilitating all aspects of Cognitive Services.
  4. Maintaining Inventory Control, assisting Pharmacist in maintaining appropriate stock levels of drugs and supplies, checking for and pulling expired medications at least monthly, cleaning up Will Call Bin of 'stale' prescriptions on a regular basis, writing up returns, ordering of drugs and supplies, using preferred wholesaler for Pharmacy purchases as much as possible i.e. Kohl and Frisch, operating of the Telxon gun, checking off, pricing and putting away pharmacy orders, zoning the pharmacy shelves, 'X- ing' bottles when opened and interchangeable drug knowledge and appropriate maintenance/selection of key brands/preferred generics.
  5. General Housekeeping, stocking Prescription filling supplies (Vials, labels, bags), keeping the dispensary clean, organized and neat, maintaining clean/safe work environment as part of the team approach (i.e. dishes, garbage) and maintaining & cleaning packaging & dispensing equipment, computer, fax machine, etc.
  6. Clerical Organization, filing prescriptions, invoices, reports, correspondence and memos and completing any administrative support functions assigned (i.e. journals, accounts receivable, Aged Trial Balance).
  7. Assisting with OTC Operations and ordering, stocking, cashier duties as assigned by OTC Manager and/or Pharmacist.

Minimum Qualifications...
Age – 16 or older


Preferred Qualifications...
Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.


Primary Location...
6565 Southridge Ave, Prince George, BC V2N 6Z4, Canada


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