Pharmacy Assistant
Neighbourly Pharmacy•Calgary, AB
•Onsite
About The Position
Sandstone Pharmacies McKenzie Lake is looking for an experienced full-time Pharmacy Assistant to join their team in Calgary, Alberta. This role involves supporting pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in providing high-quality patient care, managing prescriptions, inventory, and performing clerical tasks to ensure smooth daily pharmacy operations.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 to 3 years of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in a retail pharmacy with a preliminary understanding of the pharmacy business.
- Proficiency with Kroll, along with a high level of accuracy and efficiency in prescription data entry, is considered an asset.
- Completion of a pharmacy assistant program is an asset.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to thrive in a team environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to stand for long periods and occasional lifting of boxes/containers
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with Kroll, along with a high level of accuracy and efficiency in prescription data entry
- Completion of a pharmacy assistant program
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, labelling, 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
Benefits
- Paid vacation
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Opportunity for career growth and professional development support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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