Pharmacy Assistant

Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, as part of a multidisciplinary team,

The Pharmacy Assistant will be responsible for duties as outlined below.

PRIMARY RESPONSBILITIES:

• Completing best possible medication history including consultation with patient and/or family
• Dispensing of medications, including refill prescriptions and outpatient prescriptions
• Maintaining established prescription levels, including narcotics and controlled substances
• Compounding and packaging of sterile and non-sterile medications including bio-hazardous agents in acceptance of manufacturing practice and WHMIS guidelines
• Conducting continuous improvement audits as designated, including expiration date and monitoring and medication area inspections
• Performing computerized profiling and auditing tasks as trained
• Performing miscellaneous projects, filing and clerical duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Good interpersonal and team skills
• Basic computer skills

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Extensive walking periods, prolonged standing
• Able to lift up to 50lbs
• Intense visual, listening and mental concentration
• Able to manage time effectively in order to meet deadlines

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Not required

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Experience:

• pharmacy: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $18-$20.00 per hour