Pharmacy Assistant II - FT

Safeway; Fort Frances; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A grocery and pharmacy leader in Canada is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant for their Fort Frances location. The role involves processing prescriptions, assisting customers, and maintaining inventory. Ideal candidates should possess a Pharmacy Assistant Diploma or relevant experience. This position offers a competitive compensation package, flexible work arrangements, and robust benefits, supporting your health and well-being. Join a dynamic team committed to patient-centered care.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible work life arrangements

Employee and Family Assistance Program

10% in-store discount

Learning and Development Resources

Paid vacation

Qualifications

• Preferred Pharmacy Assistant Diploma from a recognized post-secondary Institute.
• Will consider applicants with 2 years retail Canadian Pharmacy Experience in lieu of certificate.
• Previous pharmacy experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Process customer transactions and prescription requests.
• Receive in-person and telephone refill requests.
• Promote pharmacy programs and manage drug orders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Customer service skills

Education

Pharmacy Assistant Diploma

Job description

Requisition ID: 193218
Career Group: Pharmacy Careers
Job Category: Retail - Pharmacy
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Full-Time

Country: Canada (CA)
Province: Ontario
City: Fort Frances
Location: 4809 Fort Frances Safeway Pharmacy
Postal Code: P9A 1H3

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.
Sobeys Inc. is a growing Canadian company. We are a market leader in grocery and pharmacy that operate under multiple banners spanning over 1,600 stores in communities across the country. Our family of over 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are on a mission to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our teammates.
Our national pharmacy team is proudly Canadian, with pharmacies from coast to coast in our various banners. Depending on your province you would recognize us as Sobeys, Safeway, Thrifty Foods, Foodland, Lawtons Drugs or FreshCo.

Ready to Make an impact?

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 be focusing:

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, tallman lettering, manual third parties
• Assisting the pharmacist with dispensary tasks as permitted by scope

What you have to offer:

• Preferred: Pharmacy Assistant Diploma from a recognized post-secondary Institute
• Will consider applicants with 2 years retail Canadian Pharmacy Experience in lieu of certificate in some Provinces
• 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

What we have to offer:

• A competitive total compensation package that will vary by role and location
• Flexible work life arrangements to meet your lifestyle needs

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and designed to help our teammates to live better – physically, financially and emotionally.

Our Total Rewards programs goes well beyond your paycheque:

• Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, as well as life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
• Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings.
• A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable.
• Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.
• Paid Vacation
• Eligible only after working a set number of hours/days worked.

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week

Application question(s):

• Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?
• How many years of pharmacy assistant experience you have?
• Do you have a Pharmacy Assistant diploma from a recognized Canadian College?

Work Location: In person