Pharmacy Assistant - Flexible Schedule, Local Ownership

Loblaw Companies Limited; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart, part of Loblaw Companies Limited, is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support customer service and prescription processing in an Alberta store. You will greet customers, collect prescription information, and refer clinical queries to the pharmacist.

Responsibilities include handling prescription orders, third-party billing, data entry, and maintaining confidentiality. A High School Diploma is required, with a Pharmacy Assistant course preferred and prior pharmacy experience

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 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.
• Set realistic customer 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.
• Receive new and repeat prescription orders in accordance with SOPs.
• 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.
• Assist in prescription preparation to company's standards and professional services.
• Data entry for new prescriptions, and managing refill request processing.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Assistant course preferred

Pharmacy experience preferred

Job description

Shoppers Drug Mart, part of Loblaw Companies Limited, is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support customer service and prescription processing in an Alberta store. You will greet customers, collect prescription information, and refer clinical queries to the pharmacist.

Responsibilities include handling prescription orders, third-party billing, data entry, and maintaining confidentiality. A High School Diploma is required, with a Pharmacy Assistant course preferred and prior pharmacy experience