Entry level pharmacy tech Jobs in Vaughan, ON

Position Summary...

The Pharmacy Assistant assists the Pharmacist in the technical aspects of prescription filling and administrative duties in order to increase the Pharmacists 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.

What youll do...

1. Receiving prescriptions from patients following provincial legal / regulatory conditions and assessing the prescription for completeness i.e. Name; Address; DOB; Allergies; 3rd Party Information; Any Special Requests; Prescriber; Generic / Brand; Prioritizing Prescriptions with 21st Century Guidelines.

2. Performing 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.

3. Filling prescriptions (always under the Pharmacists supervision) selecting appropriate products performing the accuracy program including 7 point 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 employing STOP forms if applicable and facilitating all aspects of Cognitive Services.

4. Maintaining Inventory Control assisting Pharmacist in maintaining appropriate stock levels of drugs and supplies checking for and pulling expired medications at least monthly cleaning up Will Call Bin of stale prescriptions on a regular basis writing up returns ordering of drugs and supplies using preferred wholesaler for Pharmacy purchases as much as possible i.e. Kohl and Frisch operating of the Telxon gun checking off pricing and putting away pharmacy orders zoning the pharmacy shelves X- ing bottles when opened and interchangeable drug knowledge and appropriate maintenance / selection of key brands / preferred generics.

5. 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.

6. Clerical Organization filing prescriptions invoices reports correspondence and memos and completing any administrative support functions assigned (i.e. journals accounts receivable Aged Trial Balance).

7. Assisting with OTC Operations and ordering stocking cashier duties as assigned by OTC Manager and / or Pharmacist.

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed there are no minimum qualifications.

Age 16 or older

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed there are no preferred qualifications.

Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.

Primary Location

1070 Major Mackenzie Dr E Richmond Hill ON L4S 1P3 Canada

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Key Skills

Continuous Integration,LTC Pharmacy,Data Entry,Customer Service,Pharmacy Software,Basic Math,Computer Skills,Detailing,Pharmacy Technician Experience,Order Entry,Compounding Medications,Troubleshooting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1