Centre hospitalier Offres d'emploi - Meadow Lake, SK

Pharmacy Assistant

215 Centre St, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1Y2, Canada Req #653 Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Neighbourly Pharmacy  is looking for a  Pharmacy Assistant  to join our  Meadow Lake , SK location at  Madill's Drugs.

About Us :

Neighbourly Pharmacy is Canada's largest and fastest-growing network of community pharmacies. With over 295+ locations, our team of experienced industry leaders is passionate about providing exceptional patient care to our communities. We have been recently recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We know that our people are our most valuable asset, and we take pride in helping our employees realize their career goals.

Job Description :

Reporting to the Store Operator / Pharmacy Manager, and under the supervision of a pharmacist, this role is responsible for performing specific dispensing functions as outlined by provincial regulations and standards of practice.

• 32 to 40 hours per week.
• The store is open Monday to Saturday from 9 : 00 to 6 : 00
• The usual shifts will fall between these days and times.

RESPONSIBILITIES : Dispensing

The pharmacy assistant must always be under the supervision of a pharmacist. All dispensing functions performed by a pharmacy assistant must follow provincial regulations and practice standards.

Receive a written prescription from customers.

Locate the medication, select the prescription container, and count / pour the medication.

Attach the label to the prescription container.

Ensure that the original container, prescription container contents, and label are checked and initialled by the pharmacist.

Regularly phone customers for unclaimed prescriptions.

Pharmacy Operations

Perform other tasks as outlined by the pharmacy manager or staff pharmacists. To include :

Keep all areas of the pharmacy clean, neat, and professional.

Maintain adequate stock of pharmacy supplies.

Answer the pharmacy telephone, except for the doctor’s line, which a pharmacist should answer.

All doctors’ calls and inquiries regarding prescriptions, copies, drug information, and poisons must be referred to a pharmacist.

Assist with third-party billing.

Set up a schedule for outdated pharmaceuticals.

Assist with inventory control.

Assist with checking off and putting away pharmaceutical orders.

Maintain stocks of pamphlets / consumer information.

Maintain OTC / non-prescription sections, as designated.

Experience :

Pharmacy Assistant : 1 year (preferred)

Qualifications & Skills :

Preference will be given to those who have retail Pharmacy experience.

Retail Pharmacy experience is an asset.

Kroll experience is an asset.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Able to work independently and have experience multi-tasking.

Professional attitude and ability to communicate well with customers and co-workers.

Due to this position’s sensitive nature, the successful candidate must complete a Criminal Record Check.

Schedule :

8-hour shift

Day shift

Morning shift

Monday to Friday

Weekend as needed.

Benefits :

Dental care

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Paid time off

Store discount

Vision care

Neighbourly Pharmacy  is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to delivering accessibility and equality to all job applicants, staff, and customers. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

Other details

Pay Type Hourly

215 Centre St, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1Y2, Canada

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