Pharmacy Assistant - Part Time

London Drugs Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 24,796 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company matched RRSPs

Employee Discount Program

Ongoing In-House Training & Education Courses

Employee Family Assistance Program

Job summary

London Drugs Limited in Calgary seeks a Pharmacy Assistant - Part Time to assist in daily operations within a community-oriented environment. This role includes providing customer service, operating the pharmacy computer, and processing prescriptions to ensure excellent patient care.

The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a team mentality, with previous pharmacy experience preferred. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage and advancement opportunities through promote-from-within policies.

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.
• Previous Pharmacy experience preferable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Pharmacists and Pharmacy Manager with daily operations.
• Provide customer service and operate the pharmacy computer.
• Process and prepare prescriptions and manage pharmacy 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

Previous Pharmacy experience

Job description

Pharmacy Assistant - Part Time

London Drugs means many things to many people. As a London Drugs Pharmacy Assistant, it means a community‑oriented working environment that fosters professional excellence. Pharmacy Assistants are provided with a working environment that stresses professionalism. You will be given the tools and opportunity to practice your profession in a well designed pharmacy, which helps optimize patient care.

You will be 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. Additionally, you will operate the pharmacy computer and assist in the processing of prescriptions and preparation of prescriptions. Other responsibilities will include involvement of ordering and receiving drug orders and management of the pharmacy inventory.

• 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.
• Previous Pharmacy experience preferable.

We offer advancement opportunities through our promote‑from‑within policies, salaries commensurate with experience, as well as the potential to earn bonuses. We offer a comprehensive benefits program including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription drug and vision coverage available with service for you and your family (Ensuring you and your family are taken care of).
• Company matched RRSPs (Helping you plan for your future).
• Employee Discount Program (Sharing our success).
• Ongoing In‑House Training & Education Courses (Lifelong learning).
• Employee Family Assistance Program (Free confidential counselling).

Applicants should be available to work a flexible schedule, Monday to Sunday.

London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

We will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.

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.

London Drugs may collect, use, and/or disclose your personal information (including the information in this application) where it is reasonable for establishing, managing or terminating an employment relationship. This includes the use or disclosure of your personal information to persons inside or external to our organization, for the purpose of checking references or gathering other information to support an assessment of your candidacy.