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Pharmacy Assistant FT_5728 Full Time Day

  • New Minas, NS, Canada

Full-time

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Job type
Full-time
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Atlantic Superstore, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

We're looking for talented colleagues who are passionate about providing an exceptional shopping experience for customers and delighting them every step of the way!

In this exciting role you will be responsible for:

  • Patient greeting and confirmation of accuracy of all pertinent prescription information prior to filling
  • Data entry of patient care information
  • Third Party adjudication (if necessary)
  • Accurate dispensing prescription medications
  • Maintenance of pharmacy stock through inventory control systems
  • General OTC enquiries from patients and referral to Pharmacist where required and necessary
  • Handling customer prescription pick up

Job Qualifications:

  • Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant is an asset
  • Excellent organizational skills and detail orientation
  • Strong communication skills
  • Demonstrated customer service experience
  • Proficient computer/data/entry skills
  • Flexibility to work a variety of hours which may include days, evenings, night shifts and weekends

At Loblaw, it’s about our respect for the environment, sourcing products with integrity and making a positive difference in the community. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility and a benefits package.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.  
 
Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

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More about this job

Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Assistant at Atlantic Superstore will greet patients, check prescription information, enter patient data and dispense medications accurately. They will also manage pharmacy stock, answer general questions about over-the-counter products and hand off prescription pick-ups.

Requirements

Candidates need strong organization and attention to detail, good communication and customer service skills, and solid computer and data entry skills. Pharmacy assistant experience is an asset, and flexibility to work varied hours including weekends is required.

Skills

  • Prescription dispensing
  • Third-party claims adjudication
  • Pharmacy inventory control systems
  • Patient data entry
  • Computer data entry
  • OTC product knowledge
  • Customer service
  • Customer communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Organization
  • Prescription pick-up handling
  • Shift flexibility

Benefits

  • Progressive careers
  • Comprehensive training

Categories

  • Healthcare
  • Retail

Keywords

  • Pharmacy Assistant
  • pharmacy technician
  • pharmacy aide
  • prescription dispensing
  • pharmacy inventory
  • third party adjudication
  • patient care data entry
  • OTC enquiries
  • customer service
  • retail pharmacy
  • Loblaw
  • Atlantic Superstore
  • full-time
  • day shift
  • pharmacy stock control

Seniority

Entry level

Perks

  • Flexible hours
  • Paid training

Tools

  • Pharmacy inventory control systems

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