Pharmacy Assistant: Patient Care & Dispensing

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purchase discount program

Flexible schedules

Online learning through Academy

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart in Edmonton is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support the technical dispensing of prescriptions and assist in delivering pharmacy services while maintaining the Pharmacy Standards of Practice. You will provide superior, timely, and pleasant service to customers.

Join a locally owned and operated store that values community care, confidentiality, and accuracy in every transaction, with opportunities to learn through Academy and network support.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required or equivalent.
• Pharmacy Assistant accredited course preferred.
• Previous pharmacy experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers promptly and gather prescription information according to standards.
• Assist pharmacist with clinical inquiries and counsel as appropriate.
• Process prescriptions, data entry, and manage refill requests.
• Adjudicate third-party billing and manage related accounts.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy, and operate the cash register in the dispensary.
• Accurately file documentation per Pharmacy Standards of Practice.

Skills

Effective organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Assistant accredited course (preferred)

Previous Pharmacy Experience (preferred)

Job description

Shoppers Drug Mart in Edmonton is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support the technical dispensing of prescriptions and assist in delivering pharmacy services while maintaining the Pharmacy Standards of Practice. You will provide superior, timely, and pleasant service to customers.

Join a locally owned and operated store that values community care, confidentiality, and accuracy in every transaction, with opportunities to learn through Academy and network support.