pharmacy technical assistant

Shoppers Drug Mart 2132; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy is seeking a pharmacy technician to ensure accurate prescription information and maintain medication inventories. The role requires a secondary school graduation certificate and some experience in a pharmacy setting. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year in a pharmacy setting.
• Education: Secondary school graduation certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate.
• Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products.
• Prepare medications for clients.

Skills

Accuracy

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 7 months to less than 1 year

Tasks

• Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate
• Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products
• Maintain prescription records
• Prepare medications for clients
• Bill third party insurers
• Compound oral solutions, ointments and creams
• Maintain inventories of medications and prescription records of pharmaceutical products

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking