Part-time Pharmacy Assistant

New Horizon Co-op•Grande Prairie, AB

1d•CA$21 - CA$29•Onsite

About The Position

New Horizon Co-op is hiring a Part-time Pharmacy Assistant at our Trader Ridge Food Store in Grande Prairie, Alberta. Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth.

Requirements

Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of the pharmacy team
Professional & caring attitude and attention to detail
Provide excellent customer experience

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year experience in a retail pharmacy environment is preferred
College diploma in Pharmacy Assistant program or certificate in related field is an asset
Kroll experience is an asset

Responsibilities

Assessing prescriptions to ensure they are current, complete, and authentic
Information gathering and data input to assist pharmacists in their clinical assessment
Maintain record-keeping requirements and protocols in accordance with the Alberta College of Pharmacy and Health Canada
Maintain proper drug storage and security
Familiarity with third party adjudication and related problem-solving abilities
Answering questions from patients that are within the scope of a pharmacy assistant and escalating questions to qualified team members when appropriate
Collaborating with other healthcare professionals where appropriate
Prescription and OTC inventory management including daily drug orders through preferred supplier(s)
Efficient preparation of prescription products (counting, packaging, labeling etc.)
Duties related to prescription drop-off and pick-up (i.e. cash register) and managing prescription delivery services
Respect and maintain patient confidentiality at all times
Establish and maintain professional relationships with patients