Pharmacy Assistant (Evergreen)

MediSystem Pharmacy; London; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community pharmacy in London, Ontario is seeking a Full-Time Pharmacy Assistant. The role involves efficiently filling prescriptions, preparing compounds, and providing excellent customer service. Key qualifications include strong communication, attention to detail, and a high school diploma. Candidates with experience in a retail pharmacy or a Pharmacy Technician Diploma are preferred. The position requires adaptability to various shifts, including weekends.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Full benefits

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Fill prescriptions efficiently and prepare compounds.
• Organize medication strips and maintain inventory.
• Ensure appropriate follow-up on minor issues.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Detail oriented

Ability to prioritize work assignments

Ability to adapt to change

Experience in fast-paced environment

Team-oriented attitude

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Kroll - pharmacy software

Job description

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

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?

Interested in working for MediSystem Pharmacy? Submit your application today and we will be in touch with you for upcoming opportunities in your area!

What You'll Do:

• 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
• Assisting Registered Pharmacy Technicians to correct medications strips and taking images of corrected pouches.
• Double check medication identification number (DIN) before correcting any pouches i.e. inserting or removing medication from pouches.
• Ensure all correction done in medication strips are checked by RPhT before it goes to shipping department.
• Manual insertion of medication in pouches.
• Labelling medications strips with pharmacy labels when asked by RPhT.
• Print shipping reports using Kroll - pharmacy software.
• Print facilities labels and attach to weekly boxes.
• Organize medication strips in weekly box according to specific patient order.

What You'll Need:

• Excellent communication skills and customer service skills
• Detail oriented
• 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

Nice to have:

• Exposure to Hospital or Long Term Care Pharmacy
• Experience working in a retail pharmacy environment
• Pharmacy Technician Diploma from accredited college, but not required
• Good knowledge about medications is an asset

This role requires employees to be flexible to work a variety of shifts during the business’ hours of operations, which include occasional weekend shifts and statutory holidays.

This job description is only an outline of the major duties and responsibilities of the job. It is not a detailed list of every duty associated with the job. Similar or related duties may be added at any time, at Medisystem Pharmacy Limited discretion.

Employment Type:

Full time

Type of Role:

Regular

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