pharmacy aide

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Pharmacy or drugstore

Tasks

• Clean and maintain equipment
• Compound, package and label pharmaceutical products
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
• Bill third party insurers
• Compound oral solutions, ointments and creams
• Maintain inventories of medications and prescription records of pharmaceutical products
• Maintain supplies
• Maintain inventory of equipment
• Prepare and maintain cleanliness of collection areas
• Advise patients on care and use of ocular prostheses
• Order supplies and equipment
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Schedule and confirm appointments

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Ability to multitask
• Creativity
• Dedication

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan