pharmacy assistant

Work setting

• Rural area
• 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
• Compound, package and label pharmaceutical products
• Bill third party insurers
• Maintain inventories of medications and prescription records of pharmaceutical products
• Maintain supplies
• Maintain inventory of equipment
• Perform general clerical duties
• Manage routine office functions including reception, telephone and booking appointments
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Schedule and confirm appointments

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office
• MS Outlook

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Creativity
• Dedication

Screening questions

• Are you willing to relocate for this position?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Flexible hours
• Morning

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend

Health benefits

• Dental plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for mature workers
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example : flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example : gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example : adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)