Pharmacy Assistant - Internal

London Drugs INTERNAL•Richmond, BC

98d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting the Pharmacists and Pharmacy Manager with daily operations of the Pharmacy Department. Duties will include customer service, servicing the front counter, cashier duties, telephone inquiries and general housekeeping duties. Duties will also include operation of the pharmacy computer, assist in the processing of prescriptions and preparation of prescriptions, involvement of ordering and receiving drug orders and management of the pharmacy inventory. Pharmacy Assistants must complete all six levels of the London Drugs Pharmacy Training and Development Program as well as complete and pass all reviews. Each level will include information on: Pharmacy Procedures, Dispensing Prescriptions, the Kroll (Computer) System, Prescription Drugs, OTC Drugs and Home Health Care. Certain positions at London Drugs place an employee at greater risk of potentially contracting Hepatitis (A and B) as a result of the nature of their job. To protect the health of our employees and customers, should you be promoted or change jobs into this position, you will be required to have a current Hepatitis vaccination in compliance with Policy No. 433. The Hepatitis (A and B) vaccination will be provided at no cost to you, and is in compliance with Provincial Workers’ Compensation or Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. Please read and familiarize yourself with this policy.

Requirements

Good interpersonal skills when dealing with customers, staff, & management.
Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
Self-starter with a high level of enthusiasm.
Ability to relate to all customers and their needs.
Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
Ability to work as a team player and have a team approach.
Basic computer skills.
Must be available to work a flexible schedule, Monday through Sunday, at least 12 to 16 hours per week, day and evening shifts.
Must have a current Hepatitis vaccination (or be willing to obtain one at no cost) if promoted or changing jobs into this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience preferable.

Responsibilities

Assisting the Pharmacists and Pharmacy Manager with daily operations of the Pharmacy Department.
Customer service.
Servicing the front counter.
Cashier duties.
Handling telephone inquiries.
General housekeeping duties.
Operation of the pharmacy computer.
Assisting in the processing of prescriptions.
Preparation of prescriptions.
Involvement in ordering and receiving drug orders.
Management of the pharmacy inventory.
Complete all six levels of the London Drugs Pharmacy Training and Development Program.
Complete and pass all reviews.