Pharmacy Assistant - Internal

London Drugs INTERNAL•Vancouver, BC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting the Pharmacists and Pharmacy Manager with daily operations of the Pharmacy Department. Duties will include customer service, servicing the front counter, cashier duties, telephone inquiries and general housekeeping duties. Duties will also include operation of the pharmacy computer, assist in the processing of prescriptions and preparation of prescriptions, involvement of ordering and receiving drug orders and management of the pharmacy inventory. Pharmacy Assistants must complete all six levels of the London Drugs Pharmacy Training and Development Program as well as complete and pass all reviews. Each level will include information on: Pharmacy Procedures, Dispensing Prescriptions, the Kroll (Computer) System, Prescription Drugs, OTC Drugs and Home Health Care.

Requirements

Good interpersonal skills when dealing with customers, staff, & management.
Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
Self-starter with a high level of enthusiasm.
Ability to relate to all levels of customers and their needs.
Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
Ability to work as a team player and have a team approach.
Basic computer skills.
Availability to work a flexible schedule, Monday through Sunday, at least 12 to 16 hours per week, day and evening shifts.
Must be able to complete all six levels of the London Drugs Pharmacy Training and Development Program and pass all reviews.

Nice To Haves

Experience preferable.

Responsibilities

Assisting the Pharmacists and Pharmacy Manager with daily operations of the Pharmacy Department.
Customer service.
Servicing the front counter.
Cashier duties.
Handling telephone inquiries.
General housekeeping duties.
Operation of the pharmacy computer.
Assisting in the processing of prescriptions.
Preparation of prescriptions.
Involvement in ordering and receiving drug orders.
Management of the pharmacy inventory.
Completing all six levels of the London Drugs Pharmacy Training and Development Program.
Completing and passing all reviews for the training program.