The Pharmacy Assistant assists the Pharmacist in the technical aspects of prescription filling and administrative duties in order to increase the Pharmacist's opportunity to provide patient care. The Pharmacy Assistant is expected to participate in all aspects of Pharmacy Operations required of a team player. They are a key member in the delivery of superior customer service. Receiving prescriptions from patients, following provincial legal/regulatory conditions and assessing the prescription for completeness. Perform Computer Functions as directed by the Pharmacist i.e. Data Entry; Price Check; Patient Information Entry/Update; Competent interpretation and processing of written prescriptions including Latin abbreviations, drug name recognition, dosage calculations; Refills Report Generation; Patient Profile checks. Filling prescriptions (under the Pharmacist’s supervision), selecting appropriate products, Visual and DIN checks, selecting and counting/ measuring & preparing appropriate products, labeling and organizing for pharmacist checking, gaining necessary approvals for verbal refills where authorized. Maintaining Inventory Control, assisting Pharmacist in maintaining appropriate stock levels of drugs and supplies, checking for and pulling expired medications General Housekeeping, stocking Prescription filling supplies (Vials, labels, bags), keeping the dispensary clean, organized and neat, maintaining clean/safe work environment as part of the team approach (i.e. dishes, garbage) and maintaining & cleaning packaging & dispensing equipment, computer, fax machine, etc. Clerical Organization, filing prescriptions, invoices, reports, correspondence and memos and completing any administrative support functions assigned (i.e. journals, accounts receivable, Aged Trial Balance). Assisting with OTC Operations and ordering, stocking, cashier duties as assigned by OTC Manager and/or Pharmacist. Answering phones & Ringing in customers. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: From $17.00 per hour Expected hours: No more than 40 per week Benefits:
Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
RRSP match
Store discount
Vision care
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person Expected start date: 2024-11-04