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Pharmacy Assistant II - FT - Continuing Care

  • Dartmouth, NS, Canada

Full-time

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Original job description

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.

Our national pharmacy team is proudly Canadian, with pharmacies from coast to coast in our various banners. Depending on your province you would recognize us as Sobeys, Safeway, Thrifty Foods, Foodland, Lawtons Drugs or FreshCo.

Ready to start fresh?

We are passionate about taking care of the health and well-being of individuals and families in our communities.

You’ll be part of our pharmacy team that’s committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care and exceeding patients’ expectations. We are looking for friendly, knowledgeable, and professional individuals to join our team who will make meeting the health needs of our patients their top priority.

Here’s Where You’ll Have An Impact

PA Job Duties for Continuing Care:

  • Prescription data entry, assembly, and preparation for delivery to nursing homes
  • Working with various electronic medication administration software, including Catalyst and Point Click Care
  • Learning and being familiar with the necessary process needed for accurate automation
  • Working with pharmacy automation including PacMed, PacVision and PacRoll software
  • Receiving telephone refill requests and questions from nursing home staff
  • Ordering and replenishing supplies
  • Drug order creation and receiving
  • Administrative Duties: cycle counts, narcotic counts, return to stocks
  • Adhere to and implement all applicable company standards
  • Assist with other pharmacy operations as required

What You Bring To The Table

  • Preferred: Pharmacy Assistant Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institute
  • Previous pharmacy experience is an asset
  • Excellent attention to detail, ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Adhere to and implement all applicable company standards

Learn More About Our Story And Culture

Who We Are | Why Work With Us

Total Rewards

We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.

Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required please click the “I’m interested” or "Apply" button above. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.

Additional Information

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We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company. Hiring decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.

Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.
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Responsibilities

Enter prescription data, assemble and prepare medications for delivery to nursing homes, and use electronic medication administration and pharmacy automation systems. Handle refill requests, questions, ordering and replenishment, administrative counts, and other pharmacy operations while following company standards.

Requirements

A Pharmacy Assistant Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institute is preferred, and previous pharmacy experience is an asset. Candidates should have strong attention to detail and be able to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

  • Prescription Data Entry
  • Medication Assembly and Preparation
  • Electronic Medication Administration Software
  • Catalyst
  • Point Click Care
  • Pharmacy Automation
  • PacMed
  • PacVision
  • PacRoll
  • Telephone Customer Service
  • Inventory Replenishment
  • Drug Ordering and Receiving
  • Cycle Counts
  • Narcotic Counts
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking

Benefits

  • Health and Dental Benefits
  • Retirement and Savings Programs
  • Employee Share Ownership Plan
  • In-Store Discount
  • Virtual Healthcare
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Learning and Development Opportunities
  • Parental Leave Top-Up
  • Paid Vacation

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Categories

  • Healthcare
  • Retail
  • Administrative
  • Customer Service & Support

Keywords

  • Pharmacy Assistant
  • Continuing Care
  • Prescription Data Entry
  • Medication Assembly
  • Medication Delivery
  • Nursing Homes
  • Electronic Medication Administration
  • Catalyst
  • Point Click Care
  • Pharmacy Automation
  • PacMed
  • PacVision
  • PacRoll
  • Refill Requests
  • Drug Ordering
  • Inventory Replenishment
  • Cycle Counts
  • Narcotic Counts
  • Return to Stock
  • Patient-Centered Care

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