Pharmacy Assistant

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail pharmacy sector seeks a Pharmacy Assistant to support prescription dispensing and customer service. This entry-level part-time role offers a chance to contribute to community health while gaining valuable experience in a supportive environment. Benefits include flexible schedules and competitive pay.

Benefits

Discounts

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Online learning

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Pharmacy Assistant course preferred.
• Previous pharmacy experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dispensing prescriptions and pharmacy services.
• Greet customers, gather prescription information, and maintain confidentiality.
• Manage prescription workflow, including preparation and data entry.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking ability

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Assistant credited course

Job description

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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, providing superior, timely, and pleasant service to customers.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Customer Service: Greet customers promptly, gather prescription information according to Standards, perform duties as assigned, refer clinical inquiries to the pharmacist, set customer expectations for wait times, locate and cash out prescriptions and ancillary items, refer customers requiring counseling to the Pharmacist, maintain the cash register, and adhere to confidentiality and privacy requirements.

Administration:

• Receive new and repeat prescription orders per Standard Operating Procedures, prepare and submit orders excluding controlled drugs and narcotics, handle third-party billing, answer phones, manage incoming faxes, assist in call backs, and file documentation accurately.

Prescription Workflow:

• Assist in prescription preparation, data entry for new prescriptions, manage refills, select medications, count, measure, package, label prescriptions, and maintain data within Pharmacy systems.

Skills & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma; Pharmacy Assistant credited course preferred; previous pharmacy experience preferred; organizational skills; multi-tasking ability; problem-solving skills; attention to detail.

Why work in a Shoppers Drug Mart store? Each store is owned by an Associate-Owner, offering local support with the backing of a national brand. Benefits include discounts, flexible schedules, competitive pay, and online learning. Take ownership and care about your community. We value diversity and provide accommodations upon request. Upholding the law is integral to our Code of Conduct.

Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Retail