Pharmacy Assistant

pfg; Richmond; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Get paid every Friday!

Exclusive team member offers and DIS-C

Benefits & pension eligibility.

Wellness and team member assistance

Educational reimbursement & scholarh

Opportunities to learn and grow.

Job summary

Save-On-Foods in Richmond, BC is hiring a Pharmacy Assistant at the PriceSmart Foods Richmond-Ackroyd location. You will input patient information, manage prescriptions, and support stock control while following store procedures.

The role emphasizes patient-centred care in a community setting. Ideal candidates have completed a Pharmacy Assistant program or two years of dispensary experience, with strong communication and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Completed an accredited Pharmacy Assistant Program or have 2 years dispensary experience.
• Strong work ethic and proactive attitude.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Receiving prescriptions and refill requests, inputting patient data into the system.
• Ordering, receiving, returning stock, and performing inventory checks.
• Adhering to merchandising, procedures and company policies.
• Communicating allergy interactions and billing information to the pharmacist.

Skills

Dispensary experience

Education

Pharmacy Assistant Program

Tools

Kroll

Job description

As a valued member of an innovative Western Canadian company, our pharmacy teams are passionate about helping our customers and communities embrace healthier lifestyles by delivering quality, patient-centred care. Become an integral part of your community, where your commitment to healthy living makes a difference every day. A division of Pattison Food Group Ltd., Save-On-Foods is B.C.'s Most Loved Brand and certified a Great Place to Work.

We are hiring for a Pharmacy Assistant at our PriceSmart Foods Richmond-Ackroyd location in Richmond, BC.

You will be responsible for:

• Receiving written prescriptions and written or verbal refill requests.
• Inputting all patient and prescription information into the computer.
• Performing all tasks related to ordering, receiving, and returning stock, expiry date checks, balance owing and inventory corrections.
• Adhering to merchandising programs, operational procedures, and company policies.
• Communicating allergy interaction and relevant billing information to the pharmacist.

You have:

• Completed an accredited Pharmacy Assistant Program or have 2 years dispensary experience.
• A strong work ethic and "let's get it done" attitude.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Kroll computer experience is an asset.

Here are some of the perks we have to offer:

• Get paid every Friday!
• Exclusive team member offers and discounts.
• Benefits & pension eligibility.
• Wellness and team member assistance program.
• Educational reimbursement & scholarship opportunities.
• Opportunities to learn and grow.

Compensation Details:

$19.00 - $23.00 The compensation offered for this position will take into consideration location, education, skills, experience, and other factors.