JH Pharmacy Ltd o/a Shoppers Drug Mart, located at 150W Esplanade 120, North Vancouver BC V7M 1A3, urgently requires a “Pharmacy Assistant” to assist with the technical functions of dispensing prescriptions, assist as appropriate in the delivery of pharmacy services and participate in the maintenance and operations of the Pharmacy as described by the Pharmacy Standards of Practice, and to provide superior, timely, and pleasant service to customers. The job details are as below:

Job Title: Pharmacy Assistant

Number of Vacancies: 1

Term of employment: Permanent / full time with 30-40 hrs. /wk.

Compensation: $25/hr. Overtime at the rate of 1.5 times after 8 hours per day/40 hours per week.

Job Location: 150 W Esplanade Suite 120, North Vancouver BC V7M 1A3

Benefits:

• Vacation Pay: 4% vacation pay
• Other benefits: As per BC employment standards
• Extended medical benefits after three months of continuous employment

Working Condition: Job involves evening, weekends and holiday work.

Duties involve:

Customer Service

• 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
• 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

Administration:

• 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
• Assist pharmacist in coordinating call backs
• Accurately file completed documentation as per Pharmacy Standards of Practice

Prescription Workflow:

• 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

Skill Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• Completion of a Pharmacy Assistant college program or one year of experience
• Language: English

Core Capabilities:

• Effective organizational skills,
• ability to multitask
• Problem Solving Skills
• Strong attention to detail

To apply: Send resume by email at joha@shoppersdrugmart.ca