Pharmacy Assistant - Retail, Prescription Shop 1

St. Joseph's Health Care, London; London; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing inventory, providing exceptional customer service, and assisting with dispensary tasks in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess a secondary school diploma and a Pharmacy Assistant certificate, along with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. This position offers the chance to work in a supportive environment that values teamwork and professional growth, making a real difference in the community's health care experience. If you're passionate about pharmacy and patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Minimum two years recent retail pharmacy assistant experience required.
• Strong organizational and mathematical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory and provide exceptional customer service.
• Assist in dispensary-related tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Organizational skills

Ability to prioritize

Teamwork

Education

Secondary school diploma

Pharmacy Assistant certificate

Tools

Kroll

Microsoft 365

Job description

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Feb 02, 2025

CARING FOR THE BODY, MIND & SPIRIT SINCE 1869

Prescription Shop 1
St. Joseph's Hospital - London, ON
Full Time
Salary Range: $25.90 - $30.46 /hour

It is understood that the hours of work reflect the current scheduling arrangements and are subject to change as determined by the Employer.

St. Joseph's Health Care London's Pharmacy Department provides care across all St. Joseph's sites: St. Joseph's Hospital, Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, Parkwood Institute Main Building, and Finch Family Mental Health Care Building. The Pharmacy Department also provides care directly to members of our community through the two Prescription Shop pharmacies located at St. Joseph's Hospital and the Finch Family Mental Health Care Building at Parkwood. The Pharmacy Department welcomes learners year-round, including pharmacy technician students, pharmacist students, and a pharmacy resident.

The Prescription Shop at St. Joseph's Hospital is a community pharmacy providing service to patients visiting ambulatory clinics and the Urgent Care Centre in the hospital, staff of St. Joseph's, and residents of Mount Hope Centre for Long-Term Care. The Pharmacy Assistant plays a key role in contributing to workflow efficiency with responsibilities that include, but are not limited to: inventory management, point of sale service, dispensary-related tasks, and overall customer service to provide an exceptional patient experience in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma
• Pharmacy Assistant certificate
• Minimum two years recent retail pharmacy assistant experience within the last three years
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple competing priorities effectively
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong mathematical skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team
• Comprehensive knowledge of inventory control and management systems
• Health and physical condition consistent with heavy lifting, pushing, bending, walking, sitting, standing, and keyboarding
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous computer experience, particularly with Kroll and Microsoft 365 suite
• Proficiency in French is considered an asset

Teaching and Research

• St Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties.

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19, and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing.

Posting date: February 01, 2025
Submission deadline: February 07, 2025

Andrew Harriman-Duke, Human Resources

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