Regulated Pharmacy Technician

Shoppers Drug Mart•Hamilton, ON

3d•CA$25 - CA$30•Onsite

About The Position

Join a locally owned and operated store to help deliver health, beauty and convenience services in your community, and keep the customer at the centre of everything you do. This role is important for assisting with the technical functions of dispensing prescriptions, assisting as appropriate in the delivery of pharmacy services, and participating in the maintenance and operations of the Pharmacy as described by the Pharmacy Standards of Practice. The goal is to provide superior, timely, and pleasant service to customers.

Requirements

Registered with the corresponding provincial licensing college
Diploma from a Pharmacy Technician College
Effective organizational skills
Ability to multitask
Problem Solving Skills
Strong attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Previous Pharmacy Experience preferred

Responsibilities

Greet customer promptly and gather prescription information according to Standards
Perform duties in priority according to Role assigned on Role Assignment Schedule
Refer to the pharmacist all clinical inquiries
Accurate dispensing prescription medications
Third Party adjudication where required and necessary
Set realistic customer expectations as to wait times
Locate and cash out prescriptions and any ancillary items
Ensure customers requiring counseling are referred to the Pharmacist
Maintain and control the cash register in the dispensary
Adhere to all confidentiality and privacy requirements
Receive new and repeat prescription orders in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
Prepare and submit orders with the exception of, controlled drugs and narcotics
Adjudicate third party billing, online and manage manual Third-Party Accounts
Answer telephone and refer to a pharmacist when necessary
Manage incoming faxes according to Pharmacy Standards of Practice
Accurately file completed documentation as per Pharmacy Standards of Practice
Assist in prescription preparation to company's standards and professional services
Data entry for new prescriptions, and managing refill request processing
Select medications to fill prescriptions according to Pharmacy Standards of Practice
Efficiently count or measure, package, and label prescriptions, as per Pharmacy Standards
Accurately enter and maintain appropriate data within the applicable Pharmacy systems