Pharmacy Assistant
- Espanola, ON, Canada
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- English
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Original job description
Neighbourly Pharmacy is looking for a Part-Time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at Remedy's Rx in Espanola, Ontario.
Patient Focused Care Responsibilities:
- Support pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in providing high-quality patient care
- Greet customers and answer phone calls in a professional manner
- Assist with entering, labeling, and packaging prescriptions under the supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician
- Accurately count, measure, and package medications according to established protocols
- Receive and stock medication and supply shipments, monitor inventory levels, rotate stock, and support inventory audits
- Keep the pharmacy area clean and organized; safely dispose of expired medications and hazardous waste in accordance with regulations
- Perform clerical tasks such as filing, faxing, scanning, and assist with insurance claims and prescription transfers
- Assist with daily pharmacy operations and perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Completion of a pharmacy assistant program is preferred
- Previous experience within a pharmacy is an asset (on-the-job training will be provided)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to thrive in a team environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office and Kroll pharmacy software
- Ability to stand for long periods and occasional lifting of boxes/containers
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive wages
- Opportunity for career growth and professional development support
Who We Are:
Neighbourly Pharmacy is Canada’s largest and fastest growing network of community pharmacies. Our 300+ locations from coast to coast are united by one priority: our patients! We strive to uphold each pharmacy’s tradition of providing outstanding patient care by offering accessible healthcare with a personal touch of kindness in each community we serve. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We know that our people are our most valuable asset, and we take pride in helping our employees realize their career goals.
Neighbourly Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to deliver accessibility and equality to all job applicants, staff, and our customers. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.
While all responses are appreciated, only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Support pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with patient care, prescription processing, medication preparation, and customer service. Maintain inventory and an orderly pharmacy, complete clerical and insurance-related tasks, and assist with daily operations.
Requirements
A pharmacy assistant program is preferred, and previous pharmacy experience is an asset; on-the-job training is available. Candidates should have strong communication, organization, and attention to detail, basic Microsoft Office and Kroll proficiency, and the ability to stand for extended periods, occasionally lift boxes, and work flexible hours.
Skills
- Patient Care Support
- Customer Service
- Prescription Entry
- Medication Labeling and Packaging
- Medication Counting and Measuring
- Inventory Management
- Stock Rotation
- Pharmacy Operations
- Clerical Administration
- Insurance Claims
- Prescription Transfers
- Attention to Detail
- Organization
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Kroll Pharmacy Software
Benefits
- Competitive Wages
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Professional Development Support
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Customer Service & Support
- Retail
- Administrative
Keywords
- Pharmacy Assistant
- Patient Care
- Pharmacist
- Pharmacy Technician
- Prescription Processing
- Prescription Entry
- Medication Labeling
- Medication Packaging
- Medication Counting
- Medication Measuring
- Inventory Management
- Stock Rotation
- Inventory Audits
- Hazardous Waste Disposal
- Pharmacy Operations
- Insurance Claims
- Prescription Transfers
- Microsoft Office
- Kroll Pharmacy Software
- Customer Service
- Clerical Tasks
- Flexible Hours