Pharmacy Assistant I - FT

Lawtons; Upper Tantallon; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawtons is seeking friendly, knowledgeable Pharmacy Assistants to join our team in delivering patient-centered care. You will handle prescription assembly, data entry, and a range of dispensary tasks to support pharmacists.

Strong attention to detail, the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and adherence to company standards are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Pharmacy Assistant Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institute.
• Previous pharmacy experience is an asset.
• Excellent attention to detail, ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Adhere to and implement all applicable company standards.

Responsibilities

• Processing customer transactions (receive and release prescription requests).
• Receiving in-person and telephone refill requests and record deliveries.
• Understanding and promoting pharmacy programs.
• Filing prescriptions, ordering, and replenishing supplies, and cleaning.
• Drug order creation and receiving, compounding and pill pack assembly.
• Scheduling professional clinical services.
• Behind the counter management, cycle counts, narcotic counts, stock returns, tall man lettering, manual third parties.
• Assisting the pharmacist with dispensary tasks as permitted by scope.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Education

Pharmacy Assistant Diploma

Job description

Ready to start fresh?

We are passionate about taking care of the health and well-being of individuals and families in our communities.

You’ll be part of our pharmacy team that’s committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care and exceeding patients’ expectations. We are looking for friendly, knowledgeable, and professional individuals to join our team who will make meeting the health needs of our patients their top priority.

Here’s where you’ll have an impact:

Prescription assembly and data entry:

• Processing customer transactions (receive and release prescription requests)
• Receiving in-person and telephone refill requests and record deliveries
• Understanding and promoting pharmacy programs
• Filing prescriptions, ordering, and replenishing supplies, and cleaning
• Drug order creation and receiving, compounding and pill pack assembly
• Scheduling professional clinical services
• Behind the counter management, cycle counts, narcotic counts, stock returns, tall man lettering, manual third parties
• Assisting the pharmacist with dispensary tasks as permitted by scope

What you bring to the table:

• Preferred: Pharmacy Assistant Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institute
• Previous pharmacy experience is an asset
• Excellent attention to detail, ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Adhere to and implement all applicable company standards