Pharmacy Assistant - Internal

London Drugs INTERNAL; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

London Drugs INTERNAL is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant in Vancouver to assist pharmacists and the pharmacy manager with daily operations. Responsibilities include customer service, operating the pharmacy computer, processing prescriptions, and managing inventory. Applicants should have good interpersonal and communication skills, be self-starters, and have basic computer knowledge. The position requires 12 to 16 hours per week with a flexible schedule, including day and evening shifts.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacists and Pharmacy Manager with daily operations.
• Provide customer service and handle cashier duties.
• Manage pharmacy computer and process prescriptions.
• Order and receive drug orders and manage inventory.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Good communication skills

Self-starter

Ability to relate to customers

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Basic computer skills

Experience preferable

Job description

Pharmacy Assistant

This position is responsible for assisting the Pharmacists and Pharmacy Manager with daily operations of the Pharmacy Department. Duties include customer service, servicing the front counter, cashier duties, telephone inquiries and general housekeeping duties. Duties also include operation of the pharmacy computer, assist in processing 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 covers Pharmacy Procedures, Dispensing Prescriptions, the Kroll (Computer) System, Prescription Drugs, OTC Drugs and Home Health Care.

Qualifications

• 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.

Health and Safety

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, if you are 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, in compliance with Provincial Workers’ Compensation or Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.