Pharmacy Assistant - Flexible Schedules & Patient Care

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purchase discount program

Flexible schedules

Online learning through Academy

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. in Nanaimo is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support dispensing prescriptions and assist in delivering pharmacy services according to the Pharmacy Standards of Practice.

You will greet customers, collect prescription information, assist pharmacists, handle administration, and help maintain accurate records and efficient workflow while upholding confidentiality and high service standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Pharmacy Assistant diploma preferred.
• Previous pharmacy experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers promptly and gather prescription information according to Standards.
• Assist in prescription processing to company’s standards and professional services.
• Refer clinical inquiries to the pharmacist and ensure proper counseling.
• Set realistic customer expectations as to wait times.
• Locate and cash out prescriptions and any ancillary items.
• Maintain and control the cash register in the dispensary.
• Adhere to all confidentiality and privacy requirements.
• Receive new and repeat prescription orders and prepare submissions.
• Adjudicate third party billing and manage incoming faxes per SOP.
• Assist pharmacist in coordinating call backs and filing documentation.

Skills

Effective organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Assistant diploma

Job description

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. in Nanaimo is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support dispensing prescriptions and assist in delivering pharmacy services according to the Pharmacy Standards of Practice.

You will greet customers, collect prescription information, assist pharmacists, handle administration, and help maintain accurate records and efficient workflow while upholding confidentiality and high service standards.