Pharmacy Assistant - CPS

Shoppers Drug Mart • Richmond Hill, ON

4d • CA$16 - CA$22 • Onsite

About The Position

Central Pharmacy Services (CPS) is a division of Loblaw/Shoppers Drug Mart that centrally fills prescriptions and provides other prescription processing services. CPS is transforming healthcare across Canada by creating a streamlined and versatile central fill network. The workplace is described as peaceful, high-tech, pristine, and contemporary, offering stable fixed shifts and a predictable schedule for work-life balance. CPS enables Pharmacists and their teams at Shoppers Drug Mart locations to focus on patient care.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills and customer service skills
• Detail oriented and ability to prioritize work assignments
• Ability to adapt to change
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment where high attention to detail and accuracy is essential
• Ability to work and maneuver quickly and consistently for extended periods of time
• Positive, cooperative, and team-oriented attitude
• High School Diploma

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to Hospital or Long Term Care Pharmacy
• Experience working in a retail pharmacy environment
• Pharmacy Technician Diploma from accredited college, but not required

Responsibilities

• Prepare and package medications as per Pharmacy Standards of Practice, ensuring all relevant information and documentation are complete.
• Accurately enter and maintain appropriate data within the applicable systems.
• Ensure prescriptions are prioritized correctly by the workflow.
• Prepare each prescription quickly and accurately.
• Prepare prescriptions for delivery.
• Ensure all privacy requirements are met, including customer confidentiality.
• May be required to perform inventory management under the direction and supervision of the pharmacist.
• Maintain proper storage of medications within the pharmacy.
• Ensure stock bottles are put away by the established workflow.
• Put away pharmacy inventory in the appropriate location by the established workflow.
• Ensure stock rotation is completed and the expired product is removed from the shelf and returned by standard operating procedures.
• Operate and maintain the prescription automation equipment used to generate and produce weekly compliance packs or vials for client pharmacies.
• Ensure that the prescription automation equipment has necessary supply of proper accessories (e.g. blister, labels, vials) to prepare the prescriptions.
• Clean and maintain the prescription automation equipment when necessary to ensure optimal performance.
• Ensure adequate stock of pharmacy supplies and materials required for packaging and workflow.
• Maintain an organized work area, including medication shelves and workstation cleanliness.
• Ensure compliance with safety and privacy regulations.
• Deliver completed prescriptions/products to designated areas according to schedule.
• Maintain a professional and inclusive work environment.
• Support a respectful and collaborative team culture with attention to accuracy and patient safety.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Great Benefits that are highly customizable
• Vacation purchase option
• Employee Discount of 30% on in store purchases
• Potential licensing assistance to financially support licensing costs (role dependent)
• Sign-On Bonus’
• Relocation Support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED