Pharmacy Assistant / Technician

Meadows Pharmacy Limited; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local pharmacy is hiring a Pharmacy Assistant to support operations and provide pharmacy services. Candidates should have retail pharmacy experience and proficiency with pharmacy software like PharmaClik Rx. This role offers flexible full-time and part-time positions starting at $18.50 per hour, with benefits including casual dress and employee discounts.

Benefits

Casual dress

Company events

Discounted or free food

On-site parking

Store discount

Qualifications

• Experience in retail pharmacy is an asset.
• Proficient with pharmacy software such as PharmaClik Rx or Propel Rx.
• Strong organizational and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications and maintain patient records.
• Assist pharmacists in pharmacy services.
• Manage inventory and respond to customer inquiries.

Skills

Retail pharmacy experience

Proficiency in PC systems and MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Initiative

Education

Pharmacy Technician Licence

Pharmacy assistant certification

Tools

PharmaClik Rx

Propel Rx

Job description

Overview

Pharmaclik Rx, Nexxus or Propel is a must Wages will be negotiated based on experience with software.

Support pharmacists operationally in providing dispensary and pharmacy services and achieving Company initiatives. The Pharmacy Assistant will receive direction from the pharmacist on duty and Pharmacy Manager in working towards achievement of goals and objectives while adhering to both Company operating standards and Ontario College of Pharmacists' standards of practice.

Specific Responsibilities

• Performs all aspects of the technical act of dispensing.
• Receives prescription refill requests and verbal prescriptions in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Establishes and maintains patient profiles, and scans and files patient records.
• Contacts prescribers for various functions.
• Answers phones and checks IVR voicemail messages.
• Provides customer assistance with merchandise on the sales floor and at the cash register.
• Checks emails and responds accordingly.
• Receives orders and ensures product received matches invoices and is received in good condition and then is stored / put away appropriately.
• Performs inventory-related tasks.
• Assists with dispensary paper work as directed.

Qualifications

• Experience - retail pharmacy experience an asset.
• Proficient with current PC systems, MS Office programs and pharmacy software (PharmaClik Rx or Propel Rx).
• Interpersonal skills to build strong working relationships and positive work environment.
• Language skills to communicate clearly and listen carefully in a respectful manner.
• Organizational skills to prioritize, plan ahead, manage time and be punctual.
• Customer service skills to achieve optimal customer satisfaction by recognizing customer needs / wants.
• Initiative to identify and complete tasks independently.

We will consider all qualified applicants for employment. Applicants that meet the qualifications will be contacted for an interview.

Job Types

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Permanent

Pay : From $18.50 per hour

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Application question(s)

• Minimum requirement of one year work in Ontario Pharmacy Dispensary?

Licence / Certification

• Pharmacy Technician Licence (preferred)
• pharmacy assistant certification (preferred)

Work Location

Work Location : In person