PT Pharmacy Assistant (Westview Pharmacy #320) Saskatoon, SK - Saskatoon Co-op

Co-op•Saskatoon, SK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Saskatoon Co-op is seeking a Part-Time Pharmacy Assistant for its Westview Pharmacy location. This role reports to the Pharmacy Manager and involves assisting with prescription fulfillment, maintaining department appearance, managing inventory, and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will be service-oriented, motivated, and available for various shifts, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends. A combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.

Requirements

Must be a pharmacy intern registered with the provincial college, or possess a current Pharmacy Assistant Certificate, or possess equivalent knowledge and experience.
Must be strongly service-oriented and motivated.
Must be capable of serving and assisting customers in a courteous and efficient manner.
Candidates must be available on mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in filling prescriptions under a pharmacist's supervision.
Abide by government regulations and Saskatoon Co-op's policies regarding the control, safekeeping, and sale of drugs, including the return and disposal of outdated dispensary stock, under a pharmacist's supervision.
Perform general housekeeping duties and maintain the appearance of the department.
Become familiar with all merchandise carried in the department and commonly found in pharmacies, and stay informed about new products in the pharmaceutical and retail pharmacy industry.
Assist with checking and adjusting customer complaints within established policies, deferring to the immediate supervisor as required.
Assist with inventory movement (receiving and selling), including ordering prescription pharmaceutical products and "over-the-counter" merchandise, under a pharmacist's supervision.
Be aware of and informed about Saskatoon Co-op contracts, policies, procedures, and practices.
Assist the immediate superior in preparing reports, compiling statistics, and processing invoices, if required.
Place claims against suppliers and carriers of Saskatoon Co-op merchandise when required.
Be familiar with and assist with current merchandising and signing policies, procedures, and practices.
Provide prompt, courteous, friendly, and caring service to customers to promote good member/customer relations and sales of department merchandise.
Provide information, assistance, and service to customers in a manner that promotes merchandise sales and meets consumer needs, requirements, and expectations.
Promote the sale of Co-op label merchandise when appropriate.
Assist in the safekeeping of all cash handled in the department when required.
Maintain a constant alert against unauthorized removal of merchandise.
Perform other duties as assigned.