Pharmacy assistant

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; Vernon; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kibbi Technologies Inc. in Vernon, British Columbia, is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support pharmacists in a fast-paced community or retail setting.

You will ensure accurate prescription information, enter client data, prepare medications, maintain inventories, and assist with scheduling and workflow. The role requires 1–2 years of experience, a college diploma (1–2 years) or equivalent, and valid CPR/First Aid certificates.

Qualifications

• College or CEGEP certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years or equivalent experience.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in a related role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate.
• Enter client information into databases.
• Help pharmacists with daily tasks.
• Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products.
• Maintain prescription records and prepare medications.
• Set up and dismantle equipment.
• Clean and maintain equipment.
• Bill third party insurers.
• Record vital signs
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
• Order supplies and equipment
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Schedule and confirm appointments

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Interpersonal awareness

Team player

Ability to multitask

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

1–2 year college diploma

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE

1 year to less than 2 years

ON SITE

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

WORK SETTING

• Community or retail pharmacy

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate
• Enter client information in databases
• Help pharmacists
• Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products
• Maintain prescription records
• Prepare medications for clients
• Set up and dismantle equipment
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Compound, package and label pharmaceutical products
• Help with scheduling and workflow
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
• Record vital signs
• Bill third party insurers
• Compound oral solutions, ointments and creams
• Maintain inventories of medications and prescription records of pharmaceutical products
• Maintain supplies
• Maintain inventory of equipment
• Prepare and maintain cleanliness of collection areas
• Order supplies and equipment
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Schedule and confirm appointments

SUPERVISION

• 1 to 2 people

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY KNOWLEDGE

• MS Excel
• MS Word

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Criminal record check
• Confidential security clearance

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Ability to multitask
• Creativity
• Dedication