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Pharmacy Assistant

Prince Rupert

Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate. Process claims such as health insurance or workers compensation. Compound, package and label pharmaceutical products.

Shoppers Drug Mart
500 2Nd Avenue, Unit 249, Prince Rupert, BC
20-49 Staff
Low Noise
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Job Description

Pharmacy Assistant

Shoppers Drug Mart #2256

Location: Prince Rupert

Salary:$18.00 to $22.00 hourly (to be negotiated) for 40 hours per week

Job type: Full-time, Permanent

Work schedule: Morning, Evening, Weekend

Workplace type: On-site only

Start date: As soon as possible

Language: English

Positions available:1

2021 NOC group: Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants (33103)


Job Requirements

Education

  • No degree, certificate or diploma


Experience

  • 1 year to less than 2 years

Benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Work setting

  • Pharmacy or drugstore

Tasks

  • Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate
  • Help pharmacists
  • Maintain prescription records
  • Prepare medications for clients
  • Set up and dismantle equipment
  • Clean and maintain equipment
  • Compound, package and label pharmaceutical products
  • Help with scheduling and workflow
  • Take body or limb measurements of patients
  • Bill third party insurers
  • Process claims such as health insurance or workers compensation
  • Maintain supplies
  • Prepare and maintain cleanliness of collection areas
  • Manage routine office functions including reception, telephone and booking appointments
  • Order supplies and equipment
  • Organize and maintain inventory
  • Schedule and confirm appointments

Computer and technology knowledge

  • MS Office
  • MS Windows

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Work under pressure
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to distinguish between colours
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Walking

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Organized
  • Team player
  • Flexibility
  • Reliability
  • Ability to multitask

Screening questions

  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?


How to apply

By email:

asdm2256@shoppersdrugmart.ca

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