Pharmacy Assistant - Internal

London Drugs INTERNAL; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

London Drugs in Canada is hiring a part-time Pharmacy Assistant to support daily pharmacy operations. You will assist pharmacists, manage front counter duties, handle cashier tasks, and respond to telephone inquiries while maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Responsibilities include processing prescriptions with the pharmacy computer, ordering and receiving drug orders, and helping manage inventory.

Qualifications

• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-starter with enthusiasm and reliability.
• Ability to work as part of a team and support pharmacy staff.
• Comfort with fast-paced environment and accuracy under pressure.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with pharmacy computer systems.
• Experience in retail or pharmacy environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacists and Pharmacy Manager with daily operations of the Pharmacy Department.
• Provide customer service at front counter and cashier duties.
• Handle telephone inquiries and general housekeeping duties.
• Operate the pharmacy computer and assist in processing prescriptions.
• Assist in ordering, receiving drug orders and managing inventory.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

Team player

Work under pressure

Basic computer skills

Experience preferable

Tools

Point-of-sale system

Job description

As a valued London Drugs family member, the opportunities for career growth are unlimited!

Here is a great chance for you to grow your skills and experience. We are currently hiring for:

Pharmacy Assistant

This position is responsible for assisting the Pharmacists and Pharmacy Manager with daily operations of the Pharmacy Department. Duties will include customer service, servicing the front counter, cashier duties, telephone inquiries and general housekeeping duties. Duties will also include operation of the pharmacy computer, assist in the processing of prescriptions and preparation of prescriptions, involvement of ordering and receiving drug orders and management of the pharmacy inventory.

Pharmacy Assistants must complete all six levels of the London Drugs Pharmacy Training and Development Program as well as complete and pass all reviews. Each level will include information on: Pharmacy Procedures, Dispensing Prescriptions, the Kroll (Computer) System, Prescription Drugs, OTC Drugs and Home Health Care.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Good interpersonal skills when dealing with customers, staff, & management.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Self-starter with a high level of enthusiasm.
• Ability to relate to all levels of customers and their needs.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Ability to work as a team player and have a team approach
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience preferable.

Employees must be available to work a flexible schedule, Monday through Sunday, at least 12 to 16 hours per week, day and evening shifts.

Certain positions at London Drugs place an employee at greater risk of potentially contracting Hepatitis (A and B) as a result of the nature of their job. To protect the health of our employees and customers, should you be promoted or change jobs into this position, you will be required to have a current Hepatitis vaccination in compliance with Policy No. 433. The Hepatitis (A and B) vaccination will be provided at no cost to you, and is in compliance with Provincial Workers' Compensation or Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. Please read and familiarize yourself with this policy.

London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work applicable to this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.