pharmacy aide

Work setting

• Pharmacy or drugstore

Tasks

• Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate
• Enter client information in databases
• Help pharmacists
• Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products
• Maintain prescription records
• Prepare medications for clients
• Set up and dismantle equipment
• Supervise and direct activities of other medical technologists or technicians
• Apply and adjust casts, splints and bandages
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Help with scheduling and workflow
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
• Operate and maintain sterilization equipment and instrumentation for re-use according to standardized safety practices
• Bill third party insurers
• Compound oral solutions, ointments and creams
• Maintain inventories of medications and prescription records of pharmaceutical products
• Interpret physician's specification
• Maintain inventory of equipment
• Perform general clerical duties
• Manage routine office functions including reception, telephone and booking appointments
• Order supplies and equipment
• Schedule and confirm appointments

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 32 to 40 hours per week