Pharmacy Assistant - Part Time (Students Welcome to Apply)

Co-op•Portage la Prairie, MB

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Homestead Co-op is hiring a Part Time Pharmacy Assistant at our Portage la Prairie Pharmacy. Students are welcome to apply! Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canada, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.homesteadco-op.crs. Homestead Consumers Co-op Ltd. is here to serve our members and customers with products and services that help build, feed, and fuel individuals and communities. We are a different kind of business, being member-owned means that any profits are returned to our members and stay in the local economy. We live where you live, work where you work, and help grow the economy right here.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
Effective decision-making skills and strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills and the ability to problem solve.
Highly motivated.
Must be able to work a variety of shifts including weekdays and weekends.
Honest and trustworthy, results-orientated and strive to be the best in what you do.

Nice To Haves

Proven abilities in Customer Focus – Building customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Proven abilities in Interpersonal Savvy – Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
Proven abilities in Collaborates – Building partnerships working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Proven abilities in Situational Adaptability – adapting approach and demeanor in real-time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Responsibilities

Processing new and refill prescriptions
Data entry of prescriptions, including dosage calculations
Packaging prescriptions including product selection, counting/measuring, and labeling
Preparation of blister packs and compounds
Adjudication and sale of prescription and non-prescription products using the pharmacy software and point of sale (POS) systems
Providing customer service to patients in person and over the telephone
Ordering and receiving pharmacy inventory and supplies
Over-the-counter department maintenance including facing, stocking, cleaning, pricing, checking expiries, etc.
Administrative duties such as performing inventory counts, processing invoices, filing, etc.
Cleaning duties such as sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, emptying waste containers, cleaning packaging and dispensing equipment, etc.
Comply with all legal requirements (Federal and Provincial) and Pharmacy Standards of Practice
Comply with Homestead Co-op policies and procedures and follow Health and Safety procedures
Assist with other pharmacy operations as required