Pharmacy Assistant: Precise Meds & Patient Care

Norwood Medical Centre; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

Dental care

Extended health care

On-site parking

Job summary

Norwood Medical Centre in Edmonton, AB is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining patient records, and providing excellent customer service.

Duties include dispensing medications accurately, monitoring inventory, processing prescriptions, answering calls, and addressing patient inquiries while ensuring compliance with laws and policies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and pharmacy practices.
• Previous experience or certification as Pharmacy Technician is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in medication administration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, such as a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications accurately.
• Maintain pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level.
• Process prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
• Provide exceptional customer service by answering phone calls, assisting patients, and addressing inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies.

Skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Pharmacy practices knowledge

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Pharmacy Technician certification (optional)

Job description

Norwood Medical Centre in Edmonton, AB is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining patient records, and providing excellent customer service.

Duties include dispensing medications accurately, monitoring inventory, processing prescriptions, answering calls, and addressing patient inquiries while ensuring compliance with laws and policies.