Pharmacy Assistant-6

Shoppers Drug Mart; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain in Winnipeg is seeking a Pharmacy Technician. Responsibilities include efficiently filling prescriptions, preparing compounds, and ensuring workflow. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and a customer-oriented attitude, with a High School Diploma as a minimum requirement. A temporary full-time position with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Full benefits

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail.
• Some exposure to Hospital or Long Term Care Pharmacy.
• Experience working in a retail pharmacy environment.

Responsibilities

• Fill a variety of prescriptions efficiently.
• Prepare compounds, mixtures, and temperature-controlled items.
• Package blister pack medications.
• Deliver completed product based on schedules.
• Ensure organization of workspace and inventory.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Detail oriented

Ability to prioritize work assignments

Adaptability

Team-oriented attitude

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Technician Diploma (not required)

Job description

At MediSystem Pharmacy, you can use your skills to do meaningful work that has a real impact, in an environment that promotes learning, growth and opportunity. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, MediSystem Pharmacy can turn your potential into performance that is recognized and rewarded. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and a work-life balance.

Why this role is important?

Filling a variety of prescriptions efficiently to maintain workflow, preparing compounds, mixtures and temperature control items, packaging blister pack medications, delivering completed product based on schedules, and ensuring appropriate follow up on minor issues are key responsibilities of this role.

Responsibilities:

• Fill a variety of prescriptions efficiently to maintain workflow
• Prepare compounds, mixtures and temperature control items
• Package blister pack medications
• Deliver completed product based on schedules
• Ensure appropriate follow up on minor issues
• Synchronization and collaboration with other departments
• Ensure organization of work station and inventory shelves
• Maintain appropriate supplies and materials
• Some involvement in prescription information management
• Recognize liability on the outcomes of service provided
• Commitment to promoting a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging

Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills and customer service skills
• Detail oriented and ability to prioritize work assignments
• Ability to adapt to change
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment where high attention to detail and accuracy is essential
• Ability to work and manoeuvre quickly and consistently for extended periods of time
• Positive, cooperative, and team-oriented attitude
• High School Diploma
• Exposure to Hospital or Long Term Care Pharmacy
• Experience working in a retail pharmacy environment
• Pharmacy Technician Diploma from accredited college (not required)

Employment Type: Full time

Type of Role: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

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.