Registered Pharmacy Technician

Save-On-Foods; Vernon; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Team member discounts

Benefits & pension eligibility

Wellness program

Educational reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Save-On-Foods is hiring a Regulated Pharmacy Technician for the Village Green location in Vernon, BC. The role includes transcribing verbal prescriptions, transferring prescriptions between pharmacies, and performing final accuracy checks while supporting both dispensary and front-store operations.

Candidates must hold a Regulated Pharmacy Technician licence in good standing and bring strong communication and customer service skills; Kroll experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Regulated Pharmacy Technician licence required and in good standing with the College of Pharmacists.
• Dispensary experience or familiarity with Kroll computer systems is a plus.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and transcribing verbal prescriptions from practitioners.
• Transferring prescriptions to and receiving prescriptions from other pharmacies.
• Ensuring prescriptions are complete and authentic.
• Performing the final check of a prepared prescription for accuracy.
• Handling all dispensing duties and supporting dispensary operations.
• Providing excellent, Always Customer First service.
• Observing merchandising programs and company policies.
• Supervising Pharmacy Assistants and Clerks in dispensary activities.
• Carrying out duties as directed by the Pharmacy Manager or Pharmacist.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Regulated Pharmacy Technician licence

Tools

Kroll software

Job description

As a valued member of an innovative Western Canadian company, our pharmacy teams are passionate about helping our customers and communities embrace healthier lifestyles by delivering quality, patient-centred care. Become an integral part of your community, where your commitment to healthy living makes a difference every day. A division of Pattison Food Group Ltd., Save-On-Foods is B.C.’s Most Loved Brand and certified a Great Place to Work®.

We are hiring for a Regulated Pharmacy Technician at our Village Green location in Vernon, BC.

This role is eligible for an additional $5.00 per hour premium for hours worked.

You will be responsible for:

• Receiving and transcribing verbal prescriptions from practitioners.
• Transferring prescriptions to and receiving prescriptions from other pharmacies.
• Ensuring that a prescription is complete and authentic.
• Ensuring the accuracy and performing the final check of a prepared prescription.
• Performing all the technical functions of dispensing prescriptions.
• Performing all necessary duties to support and maintain dispensary and front store (OTC) operations.
• Providing excellent, Always Customer First service.
• Adhering to merchandising programs, operational procedures, and company policies.
• Observing and directing Pharmacy Assistants and Clerks in the dispensary activities.
• Performing other duties and assignments as directed by the Pharmacy Manager or Pharmacist.

You have:

• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• A Regulated Pharmacy Technician licence and are in good standing with the respective College of Pharmacists.
• Pharmacy dispensary experience or Kroll computer experience would be an asset.

Here are some of the perks we have to offer:

• Get paid every Friday!
• Exclusive team member offers and discounts.
• Benefits & pension eligibility.
• Wellness and team member assistance program.
• Educational reimbursement & scholarship opportunities.
• Opportunities to learn and grow.

Compensation Details:

$24.50 - $31.50

The compensation offered for this position will take into consideration location, education, skills, experience, and other factors.