Pharmacy Student

Loblaw; Pickering; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Loblaw in Pickering, Ontario is seeking an Automation Technician to support pharmacy operations. You will generate automation reports, package medications into unit-dose pouches using automated equipment, and perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting.

You will also manage pharmacy inventory, place orders for essential supplies, assist with recalls, and help prepare orders for nursing homes to ensure timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.
• Excellent oral and written communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to manoeuvre quickly and consistently for an extended period of time.
• To be adaptable – You may work in different departments to support workflow.
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions.
• Kroll software experience.
• Pharmacy experience with Long Term Care.
• Post secondary education.

Responsibilities

• Generate automation reports via Kroll pharmacy management software.
• Package medications into unit dose pouches using the automation machine.
• Perform machine maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Manage automation workflow to meet workflow targets and schedules.
• Maintain inventory at pharmacy to pre-specified minimum stock levels.
• Place orders for and maintain stock levels of pharmacy supplies or specialty items when needed.
• Perform inventory pre-count preparation and assist inventory count vendors on inventory count days.
• Action drug recalls and help obtain alternatives when products are unavailable.
• Follow a step by step workflow process to prepare packages for shipment.
• Working with a team, you will use an automated process to package orders for nursing homes and have them ready for delivery.
• Investigate and trouble shoot orders to have them shipped on time.
• Follow a step by step workflow process to prepare medication orders for patients.
• Label medication and over the counter products, prepare medication blister packs, and mixtures.
• Use Kroll software in preparing and labelling prescriptions.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Problem solving

Pharmacy experience

Education

Post secondary education

Tools

Kroll software

Job description

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well.
At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

What you'll do:

• Generate automation reports via Kroll pharmacy management software
• Package medications into unit dose pouches using the automation machine
• Perform machine maintenance and troubleshooting
• Manage automation workflow to meet workflow targets and schedules

Inventory

• Maintain inventory at pharmacy to pre-specified minimum stock levels.
• Place orders for and maintain stock levels of pharmacy supplies or specialty items when needed
• Perform inventory pre-count preparation and assist inventory count vendors on inventory count days
• Action drug recalls and help obtain alternatives when products are unavailable

Shipping

• Follow a step by step workflow process to prepare packages for shipment
• Working with a team, you will use an automated process to package orders for nursing homes and have them ready for delivery
• Investigate and trouble shoot orders to have them shipped on time

Prescription Filling

• Follow a step by step workflow process to prepare medication orders for patients
• Label medication and over the counter products, prepare medication blister packs, and mixtures
• Use Kroll software in preparing and labelling prescriptions

What you bring:

• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn
• Excellent oral and written communication and teamwork skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to manoeuvre quickly and consistently for an extended period of time
• To be adaptable – You may work in different departments to support workflow
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions
• Kroll software experience
• Pharmacy experience with Long Term Care
• Post secondary education

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.
We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :$20.90 - $28.60 / 20,90$ - 28,60$ (per hour / de l’heure)

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