Regulated Pharmacy Technician

Shoppers Drug Mart; North Battleford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a locally owned pharmacy as a Regulated Pharmacy Technician, where your role is vital in delivering health and beauty services to the community. You will assist in dispensing prescriptions, manage customer interactions, and ensure compliance with pharmacy standards. This position offers the opportunity to make a real difference in patients' lives while working in a supportive environment that values diversity and community engagement. With flexible schedules and competitive pay, this role is perfect for those passionate about healthcare and customer service. Take ownership of your work and thrive in a dynamic setting that encourages growth and learning.

Benefits

Purchase discount program

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Online learning through Academy

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with a diploma and relevant experience.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dispensing prescriptions and provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to pharmacy standards.

Skills

Registered with the provincial licensing college

Diploma from a Pharmacy Technician College

Previous Pharmacy Experience

Effective organizational skills

Problem Solving Skills

Strong attention to detail

Education

Diploma from a Pharmacy Technician College

Job description

Regulated Pharmacy Technician

Apply locations: 11412 Railway Ave E, North Battleford, SK

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 7 Days Ago

Time left to apply: End Date: February 1, 2025 (21 days left to apply)

Job requisition id: R2000530847

Join a locally owned and operated store to help deliver health, beauty, and convenience services in your community, and keep the customer at the centre of everything you do.

Why this role is important?

SUMMARY:
To assist with the technical functions of dispensing prescriptions, assist as appropriate in the delivery of pharmacy services and participate in the maintenance and operations of the Pharmacy as described by the Pharmacy Standards of Practice, and to provide superior, timely, and pleasant service to customers.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Customer Service
2. Greet customer promptly and gather prescription information according to Standards
3. Perform duties in priority according to Role assigned on Role Assignment Schedule
4. Refer to the pharmacist all clinical inquiries
5. Accurate dispensing prescription medications
6. Third Party adjudication where required and necessary
7. Set realistic customer expectations as to wait times
8. Locate and cash out prescriptions and any ancillary items
9. Ensure customers requiring counseling are referred to the Pharmacist
10. Maintain and control the cash register in the dispensary
11. Adhere to all confidentiality and privacy requirements

ADMINISTRATION:

1. Receive new and repeat prescription orders in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
2. Prepare and submit orders with the exception of controlled drugs and narcotics
3. Adjudicate third party billing, online and manage manual Third-Party Accounts
4. Answer telephone and refer to a pharmacist when necessary
5. Manage incoming faxes according to Pharmacy Standards of Practice
6. Accurately file completed documentation as per Pharmacy Standards of Practice

PRESCRIPTION WORKFLOW:

1. Assist in prescription preparation to company's standards and professional services
2. Data entry for new prescriptions, and managing refill request processing
3. Select medications to fill prescriptions according to Pharmacy Standards of Practice
4. Efficiently count or measure, package, and label prescriptions, as per Pharmacy Standards
5. Accurately enter and maintain appropriate data within the applicable Pharmacy systems

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Why work in a Shoppers Drug Mart store?

Each store has an Associate-Owner, so you will work for a local business owner while having the support of a national brand. Benefit from a purchase discount program, flexible and varied schedules, competitive pay, and online learning through Academy.

Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your patients, co-workers, customers, and community.

Associate Owners in the Shoppers Drug Mart network recognize Canada's diversity as an opportunity to better serve their communities, and strive to reflect the nation’s evolving diversity in the products they sell, the people they hire, and the culture they create in their stores. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.