Pharmacy Assistant — Flexible Scheduling & Growth

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.; City of Moncton; Hybrid; CAD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. seeks a Pharmacy Assistant to support dispensing prescriptions and patient services in a community pharmacy setting. You will assist with prescription processing, data entry, and coordination with pharmacists to ensure timely, accurate patient care.

Responsibilities include handling prescription orders, third-party billing, confidentiality, and administrative tasks to keep the pharmacy running smoothly in a fast-paced environment.

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.
• Set realistic customer expectations as to 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 Standard Operating Procedures.
• Prepare and submit orders with the exception of controlled drugs and narcotics.
• Adjudicate third party billing 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.
• Select medications to fill prescriptions according to Pharmacy Standards of Practice.
• Efficiently count or measure, package, and label prescriptions, as per Pharmacy Standards.
• Accurately enter and maintain appropriate data within the applicable Pharmacy systems.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Assistant diploma

Job description

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. seeks a Pharmacy Assistant to support dispensing prescriptions and patient services in a community pharmacy setting. You will assist with prescription processing, data entry, and coordination with pharmacists to ensure timely, accurate patient care.

Responsibilities include handling prescription orders, third-party billing, confidentiality, and administrative tasks to keep the pharmacy running smoothly in a fast-paced environment.