Pharmacy Assistant

Pattison Food Group Ltd; Township of Langley; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Discounts for team members

Benefits & pension eligibility

Wellness program

Educational reimbursement & schol ar

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Aldergrove Save-On-Foods Pharmacy is hiring a Pharmacy Assistant to support patient-centred care and efficient pharmacy operations. You will input prescriptions, manage stock, and ensure accurate data entry while upholding company policies and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have an accredited Pharmacy Assistant program or 2 years of dispensary experience, plus strong communication and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Completed an accredited Pharmacy Assistant Program or have 2 years dispensary experience.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Kroll computer experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Receive written prescriptions and refill requests (written or verbal).
• Input patient and prescription data into the computer.
• Order, receive, and reconcile stock; perform expiry checks and inventory corrections.
• Follow merchandising programs and company policies; communicate billing details to the pharmacist.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Communication skills

Customer service

Kroll knowledge

Education

Accredited Pharmacy Assistant Program

Tools

Kroll software

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 location in Aldergrove, 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.