Technical Assistant

Brunet; Quebec; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brunet pharmacy in Quebec seeks a Pharmacy Technical Assistant to support the pharmacist in dispensing prescriptions, updating patient files and handling technical duties related to medication preparation. You will greet customers, manage data, package prescriptions, monitor expiry dates and assist with inventory control.

French language knowledge is required; English knowledge is not. This role emphasizes accuracy, empathy and professionalism within Brunet stores and a collaborative team

Qualifications

• Aptitude for mathematical calculations.
• Highly-developed sense of customer service.
• Strong communication and empathy with patients.
• Attention to thoroughness and detail.
• Autonomous and a team player.
• Pharmacy technical assistant diploma is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, carry out data collection, and create/update the patient’s file.
• Fulfill and package prescriptions.
• Offer professional, empathetic customer service.
• Respond to phone calls and refer patients to the pharmacist when needed.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness and arrange merchandise.
• Manage pharmacy stock using inventory controls.
• Arrange transfers from third party payers if applicable.
• Perform duties of pharmacy cashier when needed.
• Monitor expiry dates of medications.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Autonomous

Team player

Numeracy

Communication

Education

Pharmacy technical assistant diploma (asset)

Job description

Description

The pharmacy technical assistant assists thepharmacist in the fulfilment of prescriptions, the keeping of patient files andthe execution of technical duties related to the preparation and dispensing ofmedications. The technical assistant also participates in inventory managementand other delegated tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Greet customers, carry out collection of data,create/update the patient’s file
• Fulfill and package theprescriptions
• Offer customer service that is professional,empathetic and enthusiastic
• Respond to phone calls
• Help detect potential problems ofnon-compliance and know to refer patients to the pharmacist, when required
• See to the cleanliness and hygiene of thelaboratory as well as the placement of merchandise
• Maintain the stock of the pharmacy using the inventorycontrol systems
• Arrange transfers from third party payers (ifapplicable)
• Perform the duties of pharmacy cashier, ifneeded
• Monitor the expiry dates of medications

Requisite skills and knowledge:

• Aptitude for mathematicalcalculations
• Highly-developed sense of customer service
• Communication skills,listening and empathy
• Attention to thoroughnessand detail
• Autonomous
• Team player
• Pharmacy technical assistant diploma is anasset

The position is offered by the pharmacy owner(s).

Education : None
Experience : None
French Language : Some knowledge
English Language : No knowledge

About BrunetEstablished in 1855, Brunet’s engagement is to provide Quebecers with personalized advice and services related to their health. Brunet, which network represents around 180 franchised stores in Quebec, continues its development by continuously improving its products and services.

Work within the Brunet networkThe Brunet network offers you the chance to grow in a stimulating environment, surrounded by professionals who are passionate about their work. Do you want to work on a day-to-day basis with customers? To advise and guide them? Join a humane, dedicated team in one of our store that is always ready to offer the best to every one of its customers.

Brunet is dedicated to the promotion of a diversified work environment. We will consider all qualified candidates.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only selected candidates will be contacted.