Pharmacy Assistant - PT

Sobeys; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Canadian grocery chain is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Assistant in Vancouver. You will facilitate patient-centered care, manage prescriptions, and support pharmacy operations. Ideal candidates will have a Pharmacy Assistant Diploma or retail pharmacy experience. This role offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $19.00 to $23.00 per hour, with flexibility to meet lifestyle needs. Join a team committed to the well-being of the community.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

Flexible work life arrangements

Qualifications

• Preferred: Pharmacy Assistant Diploma from a recognized post-secondary Institute.
• 2 years retail Canadian Pharmacy Experience may substitute diploma.
• Previous pharmacy experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Processing customer transactions and prescription requests.
• Receiving in-person and telephone refill requests.
• Filing prescriptions and replenishing supplies.
• Assisting the pharmacist with dispensary tasks as permitted.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Customer service

Education

Pharmacy Assistant Diploma

Job description

Requisition ID: 193523
Career Group: Pharmacy Careers
Job Category: Retail - Pharmacy
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Part-Time
Country: Canada (CA)
Province: British Columbia
City: Vancouver
Location: 4931 Collingwood Safeway Pharmacy
Postal Code: V5R 5L4
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

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

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-secondaryInstitute
• 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 positionis $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.

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company, these decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.

Please note: successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.