Pharmacy Assistant

Loblaw Companies Limited; Town of Vegreville; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Flexible work hours

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

A major Canadian retail corporation is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant in Vegreville, Alberta. The successful candidate will be responsible for greeting patients, confirming prescription accuracy, dispensing medications, and maintaining inventory. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, along with flexibility to work various shifts. Join a company committed to sustainability, diversity, and providing exceptional service to customers. Training and competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant is an asset.
• Detail orientation and organizational skills are essential.
• Strong communication and customer service skills required.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and confirm prescription information.
• Enter patient care information accurately in the system.
• Dispense prescription medications responsibly.
• Maintain pharmacy stock with accurate inventory control.
• Handle customer prescription pickups professionally.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service experience

Proficient computer/data entry skills

Flexibility to work various hours

Job description

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

We're looking for talented colleagues who are passionate about providing an exceptional shopping experience for customers and delighting them every step of the way!

In this exciting role you will be responsible for:

• Patient greeting and confirmation of accuracy of all pertinent prescription information prior to filling
• Data entry of patient care information
• Third Party adjudication (if necessary)
• Accurate dispensing prescription medications
• Maintenance of pharmacy stock through inventory control systems
• General OTC enquiries from patients and referral to Pharmacist where required and necessary
• Handling customer prescription pick up

Job Qualifications:

• Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant is an asset
• Excellent organizational skills and detail orientation
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated customer service experience
• Proficient computer/data/entry skills
• Flexibility to work a variety of hours which may include days, evenings, night shifts and weekends

At Loblaw, it’s about our respect for the environment, sourcing products with integrity and making a positive difference in the community. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility and a benefits package.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note: Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.