Pharmacy Assistant - PT
About The Position
Pharmasave James Bay #130 is looking for a part-time Pharmacy Assistant to join their team in Victoria, British Columbia. This role involves supporting pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in providing high-quality patient care, managing prescriptions, maintaining inventory, and performing clerical tasks. The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of medications and experience with insurance plans and billing systems, along with strong communication and organizational skills. The position requires flexibility in working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
- Basic understanding of medications (names, forms, common uses).
- Experience with insurance plans (e.g. Alberta Blue Cross) and billing systems
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to thrive in a team environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with Kroll pharmacy software
- 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
- Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in a retail pharmacy with a preliminary understanding of the pharmacy business is preferred.
- Completion of a pharmacy assistant program is an asset.
- Skilled in using Kroll and highly accurate and efficient in prescription data entry is an asset.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
