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Pharmacy Assistant - Full Time

Co-opCarman🇨🇦Canada

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeHybrid
LocationCarman, Canada
Data EntryDiversity & InclusionPharmacyPoint of Sale

Job description

Homestead Co-op is hiring a Full Time Pharmacy Assistant at our Carman Pharmacy.

Pharmacy technician certification is preferred, but not required. Compensation will reflect experience, level of education, and certification.

Who we are:

Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canada, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.homesteadco-op.crs

What you’ll do:

Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, the candidate will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy department. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

  • Processing new and refill prescriptions

  • Data entry of prescriptions, including dosage calculations

  • Packaging prescriptions including product selection, counting/measuring, and labeling

  • Preparation of blister packs and compounds

  • Adjudication and sale of prescription and non-prescription products using the pharmacy software and point of sale (POS) systems

  • Providing customer service to patients in person and over the telephone

  • Ordering and receiving pharmacy inventory and supplies

  • Over-the-counter department maintenance including facing, stocking, cleaning, pricing, checking expiries, etc.

  • Administrative duties such as performing inventory counts, processing invoices, filing, etc.

  • Cleaning duties such as sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, emptying waste containers, cleaning packaging and dispensing equipment, etc.

  • Comply with all legal requirements (Federal and Provincial) and Pharmacy Standards of Practice

  • Comply with Homestead Co-op policies and procedures and follow Health and Safety procedures Assist with other pharmacy operations as required

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Retail and:

  • You have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

  • You have excellent attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.

  • You have effective decision-making skills and strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • You have excellent customer service skills and the ability to problem solve.

  • You are highly motivated.

  • Must be able to work a variety of shifts including weekdays and weekends.

  • You are honest and trustworthy, are results-orientated and strive to be the best in what you do.

  • Have the ability to demonstrate strong alignment to the values of Homestead Co-op: Integrity, Excellence, and Responsibility.

Core Competencies:

Proven abilities in the following competencies is considered an asset:

  1. Customer Focus – Building customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

  1. Interpersonal Savvy – Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.

  1. Collaborates – Building partnerships working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

  1. Situational Adaptability – adapting approach and demeanor in real-time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Homestead offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefit package and an employer matched pension plan. We encourage our Team to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop and we foster a culture of living up to our values of Integrity, Responsibility, and Excellence.

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. 

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

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