Pharmacy Assistant

Job summary

The Pharmacy Assistant will support pharmacists and technicians by greeting customers, answering calls, and assisting with prescription entry, labeling, and packaging under supervision. Key duties also involve receiving and stocking medications, monitoring inventory, maintaining cleanliness, and performing necessary clerical tasks.

Job details

Springhill Community Pharmacy is looking for a part-time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in Springhill, Nova Scotia. Patient Focused Care Responsibilities: Support pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in providing high-quality patient care Greet customers and answer phone calls in a professional manner Assist with entering, labelling, and packaging prescriptions under the supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician Accurately count, measure, and package medications according to established protocols Receive and stock medication and supply shipments, monitor inventory levels, rotate stock, and support inventory audits Keep the pharmacy area clean and organized; safely dispose of expired medications and hazardous waste in accordance with regulations Perform clerical tasks such as filing, faxing, scanning, and assist with insurance claims and prescription transfers Assist with daily pharmacy operations and perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in a retail pharmacy with a preliminary understanding of the pharmacy business is preferred. Completion of a pharmacy assistant program is an asset. Skilled in using Kroll and highly accurate and efficient in prescription data entry is an asset. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to thrive in a team environment Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to stand for long periods and occasional lifting of boxes/containers Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed Schedule: 10 to 20 hours per week (Part-time) The store is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Regular shifts will be scheduled within these hours, primarily during evenings and weekends. Some daytime availability is also required. Who We Are: Neighbourly Pharmacy is Canada’s largest and fastest growing network of community pharmacies. Our 300+ locations from coast to coast are united by one priority: our patients! We strive to uphold each pharmacy’s tradition of providing outstanding patient care by offering accessible healthcare with a personal touch of kindness in each community we serve. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We know that our people are our most valuable asset, and we take pride in helping our employees realize their career goals. Neighbourly Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to deliver accessibility and equality to all job applicants, staff, and our customers. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired. While all responses are appreciated, only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged. #INDATL

What you’ll do

The Pharmacy Assistant will support pharmacists and technicians by greeting customers, answering calls, and assisting with prescription entry, labeling, and packaging under supervision. Key duties also involve receiving and stocking medications, monitoring inventory, maintaining cleanliness, and performing necessary clerical tasks.

Requirements

Preferred qualifications include prior experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in a retail setting with a basic understanding of the pharmacy business, and completion of a pharmacy assistant program is considered an asset. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills, strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and the physical capacity to stand for long periods and occasionally lift items.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• assessment · Preferred
• Packaging · Preferred
• Filing · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Receiving · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Flexible · Preferred
• Labeling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Focused Care
• Prescription Entry
• Medication Counting
• Inventory Management
• Stock Rotation
• Clerical Tasks
• Insurance Claims
• Prescription Transfers
• Kroll Usage
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Attention To Detail

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Retail
• Administrative

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