Pharmacy Assistant

Shoppers Drug Mart; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and online learning

Flexible and varied schedules

Purchase discount program

Accommodation available upon request for disabilities

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart in Sarnia is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to assist with dispensing prescriptions and providing superior service to customers. The role emphasizes customer service, accurate prescription management, and compliance with pharmacy standards.

Candidates must hold a High School Diploma, with preferred experience in a pharmacy setting. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour and flexible scheduling.

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 according to Standards.
• Assist in prescription preparation to company's standards and professional services.
• Accurate entry and maintenance of data within applicable Pharmacy systems.

Skills

Effective organizational skills

Problem Solving Skills

Strong attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Diploma from a Pharmacy Assistant credited course preferred

Job description

Join a locally owned and operated store to help deliver health, beauty and convenience services in your community, and keep the customer at the centre of everything you do.

Why this role is important?

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.

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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Benefits

• Competitive pay and online learning through Academy

• Flexible and varied schedules

• Purchase discount program

• Accommodation available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities

Associate Owners in the Shoppers Drug Mart network recognize Canada's diversity as an opportunity to better serve their communities, and strive to reflect the nation’s evolving diversity in the products they sell, the people they hire, and the culture they create in their stores.

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.

Hiring Range: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour. A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position.