Pharmacy Assistant - CPS
About The Position
Central Pharmacy Services (CPS) is a division of Loblaw/Shoppers Drug Mart that centrally fills prescriptions for patients and provides other prescription processing services. CPS is undergoing a transformation to revolutionize healthcare across Canada by creating a streamlined and versatile central fill network. This role is crucial in supporting Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacists and their teams by handling prescription filling and processing, allowing them to focus on patient care. The work environment is described as peaceful, high-tech, pristine, and contemporary, with stable fixed shifts and a predictable schedule that promotes work-life balance. The company prides itself on team spirit and fostering a respectful, collaborative culture focused on accuracy and patient safety.
Requirements
- Excellent communication skills and customer service skills.
- Detail oriented and ability to prioritize work assignments.
- Ability to adapt to change.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment where high attention to detail and accuracy is essential.
- Ability to work and maneuver quickly and consistently for extended periods of time.
- Positive, cooperative, and team-oriented attitude.
- High School Diploma.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to Hospital or Long Term Care Pharmacy.
- Experience working in a retail pharmacy environment.
- Pharmacy Technician Diploma from accredited college, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and package medications as per Pharmacy Standards of Practice, ensuring all relevant information and documentation are complete.
- Accurately enter and maintain appropriate data within the applicable systems.
- Ensure prescriptions are prioritized correctly by the workflow.
- Prepare each prescription quickly and accurately.
- Prepare prescriptions for delivery.
- Ensure all privacy requirements are met, including customer confidentiality.
- May be required to perform inventory management under the direction and supervision of the pharmacist.
- Maintain proper storage of medications within the pharmacy.
- Ensure stock bottles are put away by the established workflow.
- Put away pharmacy inventory in the appropriate location by the established workflow.
- Ensure stock rotation is completed and the expired product is removed from the shelf and returned by standard operating procedures.
- Operate and maintain the prescription automation equipment used to generate and produce weekly compliance packs or vials for client pharmacies.
- Ensure that the prescription automation equipment has necessary supply of proper accessories (e.g. blister, labels, vials) to prepare the prescriptions.
- Clean and maintain the prescription automation equipment when necessary to ensure optimal performance.
- Ensure adequate stock of pharmacy supplies and materials required for packaging and workflow.
- Maintain an organized work area, including medication shelves and workstation cleanliness.
- Ensure compliance with safety and privacy regulations.
- Deliver completed prescriptions/products to designated areas according to schedule.
- Maintain a professional and inclusive work environment.
- Support a respectful and collaborative team culture with attention to accuracy and patient safety.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Great Benefits that are highly customizable
- Vacation purchase option
- Employee Discount of 30% on in store purchases
- Potential licensing assistance to financially support licensing costs (role dependent)
- Sign-On Bonus’
- Relocation Support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
