Pharmacy Assistant

Loblaw Companies Limited

42d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

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 Loblaw Companies Limited, 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. Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche : $17.60 - $23.65 / 17,60$ - 23,65$ (per hour / de l’heure) A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for a newly created position. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste nouvellement créé. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste. #EN #PHARML #PHARM #ON Please be advised that recruitment fraud has affected a number of Canadian companies. In such schemes, individuals posing as legitimate recruiters may request personal information and payment from those seeking employment. Loblaw Companies Limited, its subsidiaries, and recruiting agencies will never ask for payment at any stage in the recruitment process. To avoid falling victim to recruitment fraud: Do not to respond to unsolicited offers from people you are unfamiliar with Do not disclose personal or financial details via text messages Check any documents for poor grammar and spelling as this is often a warning sign of fraud Beware of employers or agents using webmail email addresses such as @Yahoo or @Hotmail Hover over email addresses to check the sender’s details If you are asked for payment of any kind from a recruiter, contact your local police department as this is very likely to be fraud If you believe you may be the victim of recruitment fraud, please contact us at [email protected] and report any issues to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant is an asset

Responsibilities

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