FT Pharmacy Tech (Attridge Pharmacy #323) Saskatoon, SK - Saskatoon Co-op

Co-op • Saskatoon, SK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Saskatoon Co-op is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician to join their team at Pharmacy #323 in Saskatoon, SK. This role reports to the Pharmacy Manager and involves a wide range of responsibilities focused on patient care, prescription processing, and pharmacy operations. The ideal candidate will be service-oriented, organized, and possess strong attention to detail. Saskatoon Co-op is a member-owned business committed to serving its members and local communities through various sectors including grocery, liquor, pharmacy, petroleum, home and building solutions, and agricultural supplies.

Requirements

• Currently licensed with SCPP.
• Strongly service-oriented and motivated.
• Capable of serving and assisting customers in a courteous, efficient, and professional manner.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Must be available mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take medication history and gather patient information for pharmacist review, exercising professional judgment to identify when pharmacist expertise is needed.
• Prepare and process prescriptions (including compounds) deemed appropriate by the supervising pharmacist, and perform final checks on filled prescriptions before release, recognizing and responding to unusual patient drug distribution patterns.
• Transfer and receive prescriptions from prescribers and other pharmacists/pharmacy technicians, and receive verbal prescriptions from prescribers.
• Assist patients in making informed decisions regarding the selection and use of drug administration devices, monitoring devices, and health aids.
• Assist patients and healthcare team members in understanding the scope, limitations, and exceptions of third-party insurance coverage, including coordination of benefits.
• Supervise and perform final checks on the work of pharmacy assistants and/or other pharmacy technicians, accepting responsibility for their work.
• Assist patients with the pickup, delivery, and sale of their prescriptions and OTC/HBC purchases.
• Ensure the confidentiality of patient information and request/release such information only where appropriate and legally allowed.
• Adhere to government regulations and Saskatoon Co-op's policies regarding pharmacy inventory control, safekeeping, and sales, including proper ordering, return, and disposal of pharmacy inventory.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, including documentation of medication errors and near misses.
• Assist in the promotion and administration of professional service programs offered by the pharmacy, including triage, communication of available services, and appointment booking.
• Be familiar with all products and services offered in Saskatoon Co-op Pharmacy, including new offerings, and be aware of products and services typically offered in local community pharmacies.
• Assist with checking and adjusting customer complaints within Saskatoon Co-op's established policies, deferring to the immediate supervisor as required.
• Be aware of and informed about Saskatoon Co-op contracts, policies, procedures, and practices.
• Assist the immediate superior, if required, in preparing reports, compiling statistics, and processing invoices.
• Be familiar with and assist with current merchandising and signing policies, procedures, and practices.
• Provide prompt, courteous, and friendly pharmacy care to customers to promote good patient relations.
• When appropriate, promote the sale of Co-op label merchandise.
• Be responsible for general housekeeping duties and the general appearance of the entire department when not occupied with prescription-related activities.
• Maintain a constant alert against unauthorized removal of merchandise and assist in the safekeeping of all cash handled in the department.
• Assist the Pharmacist, when required, in the preparation and administration of injections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed