Pharmacy Technician: Precise Dispensing & Patient Care

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.; Burlington; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purchase discount program

Flexible and varied schedules

Competitive pay

Online learning through Academy

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist with dispensing prescriptions and support pharmacy services. You will greet customers, gather prescription information, and ensure accurate dispensing while collaborating with pharmacists to address clinical inquiries.

The role requires a Pharmacy Technician Diploma and provincial licensure; prior pharmacy experience is preferred. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered with the corresponding provincial licensing college.
• Diploma from a Pharmacy Technician College.
• Previous Pharmacy Experience preferred.
• Effective organizational skills, ability to multitask.
• Problem Solving Skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and gather prescription information according to Standards.
• Perform duties in priority according to Role assigned on Role Assignment Schedule.
• Refer to the pharmacist all clinical inquiries.
• Accurate dispensing prescription medications.
• Third Party adjudication where required and necessary.
• Set realistic customer expectations as to wait times.
• Locate and cash out prescriptions and any ancillary items.
• Ensure customers requiring counseling are referred to the Pharmacist.
• Maintain and control the cash register in the dispensary.
• Adhere to all confidentiality and privacy requirements.
• Receive new and repeat prescription orders in accordance with SOPs.
• Prepare and submit orders with the exception of controlled drugs.
• Adjudicate third party billing, online and manage manual Third-Party Accounts.
• Answer telephone and refer to a pharmacist when necessary.
• Manage incoming faxes according to Pharmacy Standards of Practice.
• Accurately file completed documentation as per Pharmacy Standards of Practice.
• Assist in prescription preparation to company’s standards and professional services.
• Data entry for new prescriptions, and managing refill request processing.
• Select medications to fill prescriptions according to Pharmacy Standards of Practice.
• Efficiently count or measure, package, and label prescriptions.
• Accurately enter and maintain data within Pharmacy systems.

Education

Diploma from a Pharmacy Technician College

Registered with provincial licensing college

Previous Pharmacy Experience preferred

Job description

Shoppers Drug Mart is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist with dispensing prescriptions and support pharmacy services. You will greet customers, gather prescription information, and ensure accurate dispensing while collaborating with pharmacists to address clinical inquiries.

The role requires a Pharmacy Technician Diploma and provincial licensure; prior pharmacy experience is preferred. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and confidentiality are essential.