Pharmacy Assistant/Care Concierge (Blackfalds)

Shoppers Drug Mart; Alberta; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Pharmacy Assistant to support the dispensing of prescriptions and enhance customer service. In this role, you will interact with customers, manage prescription workflows, and ensure compliance with pharmacy standards. Your organizational skills and attention to detail will be crucial in maintaining efficient operations and delivering exceptional service. Join a team where your contributions will directly impact the well-being of the community and help uphold the highest standards of pharmacy practice.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Pharmacy Assistant Diploma preferred.
• Previous pharmacy experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dispensing prescriptions and pharmacy services.
• Maintain cash register and adhere to confidentiality requirements.
• Manage incoming prescriptions and assist with data entry.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Assistant Diploma

Job description

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

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Customer Service
• Greet customer promptly and gather prescription information according to Standards
• Perform duties in priority according to Role assigned on Role Assignment Schedule
• Refer to the pharmacist all clinical inquiries
• Set realistic customer expectations as to wait times
• Locate and cash out prescriptions and any ancillary items
• Ensure customers requiring counseling are referred to the Pharmacist
• Maintain and control the cash register in the dispensary
• Adhere to all confidentiality and privacy requirements

Administration:

• Receive new and repeat prescription orders in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
• Prepare and submit orders with the exception, of controlled drugs and narcotics
• Adjudicate third party billing, online and manage manual Third-Party Accounts
• Answer telephone and refer to a pharmacist when necessary
• Manage incoming faxes according to Pharmacy Standards of Practice
• Assist pharmacist in coordinating call backs
• Accurately file completed documentation as per Pharmacy Standards of Practice

Prescription Workflow:

• Assist in prescription preparation to company's standards and professional services
• Data entry for new prescriptions, and managing refill request processing
• Select medications to fill prescriptions according to Pharmacy Standards of Practice
• Efficiently count or measure, package, and label prescriptions, as per Pharmacy Standards
• Accurately enter and maintain appropriate data within the applicable Pharmacy systems

Skills & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Diploma from a Pharmacy Assistant credited course preferred
• Previous Pharmacy Experience preferred
• Effective organizational skills, ability to multi task
• Problem Solving Skills
• Strong attention to detail