Pharmacy technical assistant

The Jean Coutu Group; Cowansville; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full paid training

Flexible hours

Benefits package

Job summary

The Jean Coutu Group in Cowansville is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to be the first point of contact for customers, greeting them with empathy and professionalism as you help determine their prescription needs.

You will gather required data for prescriptions, prepare medications, and look out for potential problems to ensure safe and accurate dispensation. You will also assist with pillbox preparation for some clients and maintain a clean lab environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Vocational Studies (DEP) as Pharmacy Technical Assistant is a strong asset.
• We offer full paid training.

Responsibilities

• Be the first contact with the clientele, so that they feel at ease; your welcome, your empathy and your professionalism will be put to good use
• Identify the needs of the clientele by collecting the necessary data for the preparation of prescriptions
• Prepare prescriptions and detect potential problems for the clientele
• For some PJC, prepare pillboxes
• Ensure the hygiene and tidiness of the laboratory in order to facilitate its proper functioning

Skills

Customer service

Empathy

Team player

Communication

Education

DEP Pharmacy Technical Assistant

Job description

Within your team, your essential role will be:

• Be the first contact with the clientele, so that they feel at ease; your welcome, your empathy and your professionalism will be put to good use;
• Identify the needs of the clientele by collecting the necessary data for the preparation of prescriptions;
• Prepare prescriptions and detect potential problems for the clientele;
• For some PJC, prepare pillboxes;
• Ensure the hygiene and tidiness of the laboratory in order to facilitate its proper functioning.

To hold this position, it is possible:

• Holding a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DEP) as a Pharmacy Technical Assistance is a strong asset
• We offer full paid training.

The passionate person we are looking for is…

• curious by nature and loves to learn;
• a team player;
• empathetic and friendly!

Number of hours per week:

• 35 hours or more

We would like to offer you:

• a fun and collaborative work environment;
• the opportunity to put your outgoing and friendly side to good use;
• flexible hours to allow for a better work/life balance;
• competitive salary and benefits package;