Pharmacy Assistant - PT

Safeway; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A grocery retailer in Metro Vancouver is hiring for a pharmacy position that involves prescription assembly and data entry. Candidates should have a Pharmacy Assistant Diploma or relevant retail pharmacy experience. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $19.00 to $23.00. Flexibility in work hours is also part of the benefits, emphasizing patient-centered care in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

Flexible work life arrangements

Qualifications

• Processing customer transactions and handling prescription requests.
• Receiving and recording delivery requests both in-person and by phone.
• Filing prescriptions and managing pharmacy supplies.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist with dispensary tasks as permitted.
• Manage behind-the-counter operations including counts and stock returns.

Skills

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Work independently

Pharmacy programs knowledge

Education

Pharmacy Assistant Diploma from a recognized post-secondary Institute

2 years retail Canadian Pharmacy Experience

Previous pharmacy experience

Job description

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.

Safeway grocery stores provide an exceptional food shopping experience to consumers from Vancouver, British Columbia to Thunder Bay, Ontario. We are the newest member of Sobeys Inc.’s retail food offering which serves the needs of Canadians with more than 1,600 stores in over 930 communities from coast-to-coast. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, we have a career to fit your life. Our commitment to delivering top quality products and superior service to our customers, and for giving back to the communities we serve has earned us a reputation as an employer of choice for those looking for an exciting career in food retail.

Ready to Make an impact?

We are passionate about taking care of the health and well-being of individuals and families our communities.

You’ll be part of our pharmacy team that’s committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care and exceeding patients' expectations. We are looking for friendly, knowledgeable, and professional individuals to join our team who will make meeting the health needs of our patients their top priority.

Prescription assembly and data entry

• Processing customer transactions (receive and release prescription requests)
• Receiving in-person and telephone refill requests and record deliveries
• Understanding and promoting pharmacy programs
• Filing prescriptions, ordering, and replenishing supplies, and cleaning
• Drug order creation and receiving, compounding and pill pack assembly
• Scheduling professional clinical services
• Behind the counter management, cycle counts, narcotic counts, stock returns, tallman lettering, manual third parties
• Assisting the pharmacist with dispensary tasks as permitted by scope

What you have to offer

• Preferred : Pharmacy Assistant Diploma from a recognized post-secondary Institute
• Will consider applicants with 2 years retail Canadian Pharmacy Experience in lieu of certificate in some Provinces
• Previous pharmacy experience is an asset
• Excellent attention to detail, ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Adhere to and implement all applicable company standards

What we have to offer

• A competitive total compensation package that will vary by role and location
• Flexible work life arrangements to meet your lifestyle needs

The salary range for this position in British Columbia is $19.00 - $23.00 . We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure that you are paid fairly and competitively.

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.