Pharmacy Assistant

Cencora • Edmonton, AB

29d

About The Position

Cencora is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. When requested, Cencora will accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and hiring processes and during employment. Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law. The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory. Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [email protected]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

Requirements

• High school diploma preferred
• Pharmacy experience an asset
• Proficiency in Kroll an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Organized with the ability to multi-task and maintain accuracy
• Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Excellent time management skills
• Bilingualism, French/English is an asset
• Working knowledge of pharmaceutical distribution industry
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Effective interpersonal and leadership skills
• Effective organizational skills; attention to detail
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Previous experience in cold-chain distribution an asset
• Previous experience with biological and/or cytotoxic medication and sterile preparation an asset
• Excellent problem-solving skills; ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other Office Programs

Nice To Haves

• Pharmacy experience an asset
• Proficiency in Kroll an asset
• Bilingualism, French/English is an asset
• Previous experience in cold-chain distribution an asset
• Previous experience with biological and/or cytotoxic medication and sterile preparation an asset

Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacist or the Registered Pharmacy Technician in filling prescriptions
• Assist patients picking up prescriptions
• Enter, scan and process prescriptions using Kroll Pharmacy software
• Maintain accurate data in pharmacy files and computer drives
• Verify that customer receives correct prescription(s)
• Maintain workflow through effective task prioritization and teamwork
• Answer the phone and respond to inquiries from internal and external customers
• Screen telephone calls for the Pharmacist(s)
• Order, receive and maintain inventory of medications
• Prepare and process billings, claims, disbursements and related documents
• Review invoices or other documentation
• Pack and ship prescription orders according to established protocols
• Maintain pharmacy records
• Report Adverse Events in accordance with provincial regulatory standards and, where applicable, internal and contractual obligations
• Assist in general housekeeping and administrative duties
• The Pharmacy Assistant will also be assigned other duties and tasks as required from time to time.
• May be required to be on standby/ on call as part of this role.

Benefits

• Accommodations for people with disabilities during recruitment, assessment and hiring processes and during employment
• Reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED