Regulated Pharmacy Technician – Flexible Schedules

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. in Calgary is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist with dispensing prescriptions and delivering pharmacy services. You will follow Pharmacy Standards of Practice and support the pharmacist in daily operations.

Responsibilities include accurate prescription preparation, third‐party adjudication, data entry, counseling referrals, and maintaining confidentiality. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered with the corresponding provincial licensing college.
• Diploma from a Pharmacy Technician College.
• Effective organizational skills, ability to multitask.
• Problem Solving Skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• J2WRXA
• J2WRRX

Responsibilities

• Greet customer promptly 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 Standard Operating Procedures.
• Prepare and submit orders with the exception of, controlled drugs and narcotics.
• 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, as per Pharmacy Standards.
• Accurately enter and maintain appropriate data within the applicable Pharmacy systems.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Diploma from a Pharmacy Technician College

Job description

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. in Calgary is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist with dispensing prescriptions and delivering pharmacy services. You will follow Pharmacy Standards of Practice and support the pharmacist in daily operations.

Responsibilities include accurate prescription preparation, third‐party adjudication, data entry, counseling referrals, and maintaining confidentiality. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.