Pharmacy Assistant
About The Position
Elk Point Pharmacy is looking for a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to join their team in Elk Point, Alberta. This role supports pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in providing high-quality patient care. The Pharmacy Assistant will greet customers, answer phone calls, and assist with prescription entry, labeling, and packaging. They will accurately count, measure, and package medications, receive and stock shipments, monitor inventory, and maintain a clean and organized pharmacy area. Clerical tasks such as filing, faxing, scanning, and assisting with insurance claims and prescription transfers are also part of the role. The position involves assisting with daily pharmacy operations and performing other assigned duties.
Requirements
- Ability to stand for long periods and occasional lifting of boxes/containers
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a team environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
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.
- Proficiency with Kroll, along with a high level of accuracy and efficiency in prescription data entry, is considered 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
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- 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
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
