Pharmacy Assistant - Patient Care & Dispensing

Loblaw Companies Limited; Port Hope; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Loblaw Companies Limited in Canada seeks a Pharmacy Assistant to greet patients, verify prescription information, and enter data. Responsibilities include dispensing medications, inventory control, handling OTC inquiries, and referring to Pharmacist when needed. Flexibility to work days/evenings/weekends is encouraged.

We offer progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility and a benefits package, with a supportive team in a role essential to safe and accurate patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant is an asset.
• Excellent organizational skills and detail orientation.
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated customer service experience.
• Proficient computer/data/entry skills.
• Flexibility to work a variety of hours which may include days, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Patient greeting and confirmation of accuracy of all pertinent prescription information prior to filling
• Data entry of patient care information
• Third Party adjudication (if necessary)
• Accurate dispensing prescription medications
• Maintenance of pharmacy stock through inventory control systems
• General OTC enquiries from patients and referral to Pharmacist where required and necessary
• Handling customer prescription pick up

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service experience

Data entry skills

Flexibility to work hours

Pharmacy Assistant experience

Tools

Data entry systems

Job description

Loblaw Companies Limited in Canada seeks a Pharmacy Assistant to greet patients, verify prescription information, and enter data. Responsibilities include dispensing medications, inventory control, handling OTC inquiries, and referring to Pharmacist when needed. Flexibility to work days/evenings/weekends is encouraged.

We offer progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility and a benefits package, with a supportive team in a role essential to safe and accurate patient care.