Pharmacy Assistant
- Vernon, BC, Canada
$19.00 - $23.00 · Part-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $19.00 - $23.00
- Job type
- Part-time
- Experience
- Completed an accredited Pharmacy Assistant Program or have 2 years dispensary experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
As a valued member of an innovative Western Canadian company, our pharmacy teams are passionate about helping our customers and communities embrace healthier lifestyles by delivering quality, patient-centred care. Become an integral part of your community, where your commitment to healthy living makes a difference every day. A division of Pattison Food Group Ltd., Save-On-Foods is B.C.’s Most Loved Brand and certified a Great Place to Work®.
We are hiring for a Pharmacy Assistant at our Village Green location in Vernon, BC.
You will be responsible for:
- Receiving written prescriptions and written or verbal refill requests.
- Inputting all patient and prescription information into the computer.
- Performing all tasks related to ordering, receiving, and returning stock, expiry date checks, balance owing and inventory corrections.
- Adhering to merchandising programs, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Communicating allergy interaction and relevant billing information to the pharmacist.
You have:
- Completed an accredited Pharmacy Assistant Program or have 2 years dispensary experience.
- A strong work ethic and “let’s get it done” attitude.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Kroll computer experience is an asset.
Here are some of the perks we have to offer:
- Get paid every Friday!
- Exclusive team member offers and discounts.
- Benefits & pension eligibility.
- Wellness and team member assistance program.
- Educational reimbursement & scholarship opportunities.
- Opportunities to learn and grow.
Compensation Details:
$19.00 - $23.00The compensation offered for this position will take into consideration location, education, skills, experience, and other factors.
Join our Team!
Come be part of an energetic and inclusive team where we work together to have fun and achieve our goals. If you are a positive, customer-focused individual, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join our growing team!
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Pharmacy Assistant is responsible for processing prescriptions, managing patient data, and handling inventory tasks such as ordering and stock returns. They also provide support by communicating allergy information to the pharmacist and ensuring adherence to operational and merchandising policies.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed an accredited Pharmacy Assistant Program or possess at least two years of dispensary experience. Strong communication skills, a customer-focused attitude, and proficiency with pharmacy software are required.
Skills
- Pharmacy assistance
- Prescription processing
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Communication
- Kroll software
- Data entry
- Allergy interaction screening
- Billing
- Merchandising
Benefits
- Paid weekly
- Team member offers and discounts
- Benefits and pension eligibility
- Wellness program
- Team member assistance program
- Educational reimbursement
- Scholarship opportunities
- Career growth opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Retail
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Pharmacy Assistant
- Prescription processing
- Inventory control
- Kroll
- Customer service
- Patient care
- Retail pharmacy
- Dispensary
- Billing
- Merchandising
- Health and wellness
- Data entry