Pharmacy Assistant

Loblaw Companies Limited; Quebec; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A major retail pharmacy in Quebec seeks a Pharmacy Assistant to assist with dispensing prescriptions and provide excellent customer service. Responsibilities include managing prescription information, cash register operation, and ensuring adherence to pharmacy standards. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma and ideally have completed a Pharmacy Assistant program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Diploma from a Pharmacy Assistant credited course preferred.
• Previous Pharmacy Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet customer promptly and gather prescription information.
• Maintain and control the cash register in the dispensary.
• Assist in prescription preparation to company's standards.

Skills

Effective organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Problem Solving Skills

Strong attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Diploma from a Pharmacy Assistant credited course

Previous Pharmacy Experience

Job description

SUMMARY :

To assist with the technical functions of dispensing prescriptions, assist as appropriate in the delivery of pharmacy services and participate in the maintenance and operations of the Pharmacy as described by the Pharmacy Standards of Practice, and to provide superior, timely, and pleasant service to customers.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

Customer Service

Greet customer promptly and gather prescription information according to Standards

Perform duties in priority according to Role assigned on Role Assignment Schedule

Refer to the pharmacist all clinical inquiries

Set realistic customer expectations as to wait times

Locate and cash out prescriptions and any ancillary items

Ensure customers requiring counseling are referred to the Pharmacist

Maintain and control the cash register in the dispensary

Adhere to all confidentiality and privacy requirements

Administration :

Receive new and repeat prescription orders in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures

Prepare and submit orders with the exception, of controlled drugs and narcotics

Adjudicate third party billing, online and manage manual Third-Party Accounts

Answer telephone and refer to a pharmacist when necessary

Manage incoming faxes according to Pharmacy Standards of Practice

Assist pharmacist in coordinating call backs

Accurately file completed documentation as per Pharmacy Standards of Practice

Prescription Workflow :

Assist in prescription preparation to company's standardsand professional services

Data entry for new prescriptions, and managing refill request processing

Select medications to fill prescriptions according to Pharmacy Standards of Practice

Efficiently count or measure, package, and label prescriptions, as per Pharmacy Standards

Accurately enter and maintain appropriate data within the applicable Pharmacy systems

Skills & Qualifications :

High School Diploma

Diploma from a Pharmacy Assistant credited course preferred

Previous Pharmacy Experience preferred

Effective organizational skills, ability to multi task

Problem Solving Skills

Strong attention to detail

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