Pharmacy Assistant — Flexible Hours, Discounts & Growth

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.; Hanover; Hybrid; CAD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support the dispensing workflow and assist in delivering pharmacy services within a customer-centric community store in Ontario.

You will help maintain pharmacy operations and adhere to Pharmacy Standards of Practice while providing timely, pleasant service to customers. The role involves assisting pharmacists with prescriptions, data entry, third-party billing, and administrative duties, with emphasis on accuracy, confidentiality, and

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.

Responsibilities

• Greet customer promptly and gather prescription information according to Standards.
• Refer to the pharmacist all clinical inquiries and set realistic wait times.
• Locate and cash out prescriptions and any ancillary items; ensure counseling is referred to the Pharmacist.
• Maintain and control the cash register in the dispensary; adhere to confidentiality and privacy requirements.
• Receive new and repeat prescription orders; prepare and submit orders (except controlled drugs).
• Adjudicate third party billing, online and manage manual Third-Party Accounts; answer telephone and refer to a pharmacist when necessary.

Skills

Effective organizational skills

Ability to multi task

Problem Solving Skills

Strong attention to detail

Previous Pharmacy Experience

Education

High School Diploma

Diploma from a Pharmacy Assistant credited course

Job description

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support the dispensing workflow and assist in delivering pharmacy services within a customer-centric community store in Ontario.

You will help maintain pharmacy operations and adhere to Pharmacy Standards of Practice while providing timely, pleasant service to customers. The role involves assisting pharmacists with prescriptions, data entry, third-party billing, and administrative duties, with emphasis on accuracy, confidentiality, and