Regulated Pharmacy Technician - Internal

London Drugs INTERNAL; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

London Drugs is hiring a Regulated Pharmacy Technician to support daily pharmacy operations, assist customers, process prescriptions, and dispense medications. The role includes inventory management, front counter service, cashier duties, and basic housekeeping.

The candidate should have completed all required national and provincial Regulated Pharmacy Technician programs, be registered with the provincial College of Pharmacy, and demonstrate strong communication, customer service, and teamwork

Qualifications

• Completion of national and provincial Regulated Pharmacy Technician programs.
• Registration with the relevant College of Pharmacy in the province of employment.
• Exams passed for Regulated Pharmacy Technician designation.

Responsibilities

• Assist daily operations of the pharmacy department.
• Provide customer service and process prescriptions.
• Dispense medications and manage inventory.
• Perform scheduled pharmacy procedures and maintain front counter duties.
• Answer telephone and handle cashiering and housekeeping tasks.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Strong communication

Self starter

Relate to all customers

Work under pressure

Team player

Basic computer skills

Health and safety awareness

Harassment-free environment

Education

National and provincial Regulated Pharmacy Technician programs

Registration with Province College of Pharmacy

Job description

As a valued London Drugs family member, the opportunities for career growth are unlimited!

Here is a great chance for you to grow your skills and experience. We are currently hiring for:

Regulated Pharmacy Technician

This position is responsible for assisting with the daily operations of the pharmacy department including providing customer service, processing prescriptions, dispensing of medications, inventory management, performing scheduled pharmacy procedures, servicing the front counter, cashiering duties, telephone answering and general housekeeping and maintenance.

Regulated Pharmacy technicians must have completed all required national and provincial Regulated Pharmacy Technician programs and passed the exams. Regulated Pharmacy Technicians must also be registered with the respective College of Pharmacy in the province of employment.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Successful completion of all required national and provincial Regulated Pharmacy technician programs
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Self starter with a high level of enthusiasm
• Ability to relate to all levels of customers and their needs
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure
• Ability to work as a team player and have a collaborative approach
• Basic computer skills
• Be aware of and promote standards to ensure both employees and visitor’s Health and Safety
• Create and maintain a safe, fair and harassment free environment for all employees

Certain positions at London Drugs place an employee at greater risk of potentially contracting Hepatitis (A and B) as a result of the nature of their job. To protect the health of our employees and customers, should you be promoted or change jobs into this position, you will be required to have a current Hepatitis vaccination in compliance with Policy No. 433. The Hepatitis (A and B) vaccination will be provided at no cost to you, and is in compliance with Provincial Workers’ Compensation or Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. Please read and familiarize yourself with this policy.

Employees are guaranteed 1456 hours per year, up to forty hours per week depending on the needs of the business and must be available to work a flexible schedule, Monday through Sunday, for day and evening shifts.

London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work applicable to this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.