Pharmacy Assistant - CPS

Shoppers Drug Mart; Calgary; On-site; CAD 22,179 - 30,444; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Great Benefits

Employee Discount 30%

Licensing assistance

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Support

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support Central Pharmacy Services at our Calgary area location. You will prepare and package medications, enter data, and ensure prescriptions are prioritized and delivered accurately while protecting patient privacy.

This temporary full-time role offers competitive pay, customizable benefits, an employee discount, and potential licensing assistance, sign-on bonuses, and relocation support for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician Diploma from an accredited college, but not required
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required

Responsibilities

• Prepare and package medications per Pharmacy Standards of Practice
• Enter and maintain data in applicable systems
• Prioritize prescriptions by workflow
• Deliver completed prescriptions to designated areas
• Maintain proper storage and organization of medications
• Operate prescription automation equipment and ensure supply of accessories

Skills

Excellent communication

Detail oriented

Adaptable

Fast-paced environment

Team oriented

Education

Pharmacy Technician Diploma

High School Diploma

Tools

Prescription automation equipment

Job description

Location

116-10725 25 Street NE, Calgary, Alberta, T3N 0A4

Why join us at Central Services?

Central Pharmacy Services is a division of Loblaw/Shoppers Drug Mart that centrally fills prescriptions for patients and provides other prescription processing services. By streamlining these crucial functions, we enable Pharmacists and their teams at Shoppers Drug Mart locations to focus on what is important – the patient! We pride ourselves on having a great team spirit.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Pay
• Great Benefits that are highly customizable and include a vacation purchase option
• Employee Discount of 30% on in store purchases
• Potential licensing assistance to financially support licensing costs (role dependent)
• Sign-On Bonus’ and Relocation Support

What you'll do

• Prepare and package medications as per Pharmacy Standards of Practice, ensuring all relevant information and documentation are complete
• Accurately enter and maintain appropriate data within the applicable systems
• Ensure prescriptions are prioritized correctly by the workflow
• Prepare each prescription quickly and accurately
• Prepare prescriptions for delivery
• Ensure all privacy requirements are met, including customer confidentiality
• May be required to perform inventory management under the direction and supervision of the pharmacist
• Maintain proper storage of medications within the pharmacy
• Ensure stock bottles are put away by the established workflow
• Put away pharmacy inventory in the appropriate location by the established workflow
• Ensure stock rotation is completed and the expired product is removed from the shelf and returned by standard operating procedures
• Operate and maintain the prescription automation equipment used to generate and produce weekly compliance packs or vials for client pharmacies
• Ensure that the prescription automation equipment has necessary supply of proper accessories (e.g. blister, labels, vials) to prepare the prescriptions
• Clean and maintain the prescription automation equipment when necessary to ensure optimal performance
• Ensure adequate stock of pharmacy supplies and materials required for packaging and workflow
• Maintain an organized work area, including medication shelves and workstation cleanliness
• Ensure compliance with safety and privacy regulations
• Deliver completed prescriptions/products to designated areas according to schedule.
• Maintain a professional and inclusive work environment.
• Support a respectful and collaborative team culture with attention to accuracy and patient safety

What you bring

• 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 maneuver 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, but not required

Employment Type

Full time

Type of Role

Temporary with Benefits (Fixed Term)

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :$16.10 - $22.10 / 16,10$ - 22,10$ (per hour / de l’heure)A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for a newly created position. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position.