Pharmacy Technician - Part Time

Metro Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Metro Inc. is hiring a Pharmacy Technician in Ottawa to support pharmacists in providing dispensary services. The role involves dispensing medications, managing inventory, and ensuring customer satisfaction, adhering to pharmacy standards. This part-time position is ideal for those seeking to build a career in healthcare, offering opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacy Technician with Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Proficient in PC systems and MS Office programs.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of the technical act of dispensing.
• Maintain patient profiles and manage inventory-related tasks.
• Assist pharmacists and provide customer service.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Initiative

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician with Ontario College of Pharmacists

Tools

MS Office

Pharmacy software (Kroll)

Job description

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Position Type : Permanent

Requisition ID : 41176

Banner : Metro

Employment Type : Part-Time

Summary

Support pharmacists operationally in providing dispensary and pharmacy services and achieving Company initiatives. The Pharmacy Technician 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

• Perform all aspects of the technical act of dispensing.
• Receive prescription refill requests and verbal prescriptions in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Provide customer assistance with merchandise on the sales floor and at the cash register.
• Complete the Recall Procedure for Pharmacy products.
• Establish and maintain patient profiles, and scan and file patient records.
• Contact prescribers for various functions.
• Answer phones and check IVR voicemail messages.
• Check emails and respond accordingly.
• Perform inventory-related tasks.
• Enter and reconcile invoices / credits.
• Maintain Rx shrink logs to assist in inventory management.
• Utilize wholesaler websites for various functions.
• Assist with dispensary paper work as directed.
• Perform all acts under the expanded scope of pharmacy practice.
• Maintain store standards and conditions.

Qualifications

• Licensure – Registered Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Proficient with current PC systems, MS Office programs and pharmacy software (Kroll).
• 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 customer satisfaction by recognizing customer needs / wants.
• Receptivity to accept constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
• Initiative to identify and complete tasks independently.

Relationships

Pharmacy Technician will receive direction from the Pharmacy Manager, Staff Pharmacist and Pharmacist on duty. They will interact with internal contacts (Pharmacy Operations, Pharmacy Services, Pharmacy Merchandising, Inventory Control and Audit, Store Services, McMahon, Metro IT) and external contacts (direct pharmacy vendors : McMahon and Kroll Canada).

The responsibilities and relationships assigned to this role may change as is necessary to achieve Metro's business objectives.

METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. The company values, respects and relies on the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view because it allows us to innovate, make better decisions and better understand our customers. We will consider qualified applications from all walks of life to build the best team.

We encourage you to let us know if your current condition requires accommodation in the recruitment process so that we can accommodate you.

Please note that we will only contact those whose applications are selected.

We respectfully request that agencies do not contact us or send us unsolicited applications.

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Pharmacy Technician • Ottawa, ON, Canada