Pharmacy Assistant
- Hamilton, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Working hours
- 28 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Company Description Escarpment Pharmasave is a community-focused pharmacy serving residents of Hamilton, ON with personalized care and essential health services. Escarpment Pharmasave values reliability, professionalism, and a friendly approach to customer care, creating a supportive environment for both staff and customers.
Role Description The Pharmacy Assistant is a full-time (28 hours per week), on-site role based at Escarpment Pharmasave in Hamilton, ON. In this role, the Pharmacy Assistant supports the pharmacy team by processing prescriptions, preparing and packaging medications under pharmacist supervision, and maintaining accurate patient records. Day-to-day tasks include assisting customers at the counter, answering phone inquiries with professional etiquette, handling point-of-sale transactions, and coordinating prescription pickups. The Pharmacy Assistant also helps organize and manage inventory, including stocking shelves, checking expiry dates, and ensuring a clean and orderly workspace. Collaboration with pharmacists and other staff to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality patient service is an essential part of the role.
Qualifications
- **Kroll experience is a must.
- **High-energy professional with a passion for people and a naturally positive, customer-first approach high energy and a genuine, positive attitude to every interaction.
- Experience or aptitude in inventory management, including stocking, tracking, and organizing pharmacy products.
- Attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to follow instructions and regulatory requirements.
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Responsibilities
Process prescriptions, prepare and package medications under pharmacist supervision, maintain accurate patient records, and assist customers with inquiries and transactions. Coordinate prescription pickups, manage inventory, maintain an orderly workspace, and collaborate with pharmacy staff to support efficient workflow and quality patient service.
Requirements
Kroll experience is required, along with a positive, customer-first attitude and strong interpersonal skills. Candidates should be reliable, detail-oriented, able to follow instructions and regulatory requirements, and have experience or aptitude in inventory management.
Skills
- Kroll
- Prescription Processing
- Medication Preparation
- Medication Packaging
- Patient Recordkeeping
- Customer Service
- Professional Phone Etiquette
- Point-of-Sale Transactions
- Inventory Management
- Stocking
- Expiry Date Checking
- Attention to Detail
- Reliability
- Following Instructions
- Regulatory Compliance
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Retail
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Kroll
- Pharmacy Assistant
- Retail Pharmacy
- Prescription Processing
- Medication Preparation
- Medication Packaging
- Pharmacist Supervision
- Patient Records
- Customer Service
- Point-of-Sale
- Prescription Pickups
- Inventory Management
- Stocking
- Expiry Dates
- Regulatory Requirements
- Pharmacy Workflow
- Patient Service
- Hamilton, Ontario