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Pharmacy Assistant
part-timeRichmond Hill$0k - $0k

Summary

Location

Richmond Hill

Salary

$0k - $0k (CAD)

Type

part-time

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About this role

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.


Why this role is important?

SUMMARY:
 

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.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • 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


Skills & Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma

  • Diploma from a Pharmacy Assistant credited course preferred

  • Previous Pharmacy Experience preferred

  • Effective organizational skills, ability to multi task

  • Problem Solving Skills

  • Strong attention to detail

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Why work in a Shoppers Drug Mart store?

Each store has an Associate-Owner, so you will work for a local business owner while having the support of a national brand.   Benefit from a purchase discount program, flexible and varied schedules, competitive pay and online learning through Academy.

Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your patients, co-workers, customers and community.

Associate Owners in the Shoppers Drug Mart network recognize Canada's diversity as an opportunity to better serve their communities, and strive to reflect the nation’s evolving diversity in the products they sell, the people they hire, and the culture they create in their stores. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.​

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing.  Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :

$18.00 - $23.50 / 18,00$ - 23,50$ (per hour / de l’heure)

A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste vacant existant. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.

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Other facts

Tech stack
Customer Service,Organizational Skills,Problem Solving,Attention to Detail

About Shoppers Drug Mart

Built on a foundation of professional expertise and personal service, Shoppers Drug Mart has been meeting Canadians'​ health care needs for 50 years. What was once a small pharmacy in Toronto has grown into an organization of over 1,200 stores from coast to coast, becoming an indelible part of the lives of Canadians, young and old. Yet despite our growth, we have never forgotten our origins. We have always remained true to our belief that the personal satisfaction of each and every customer is at the root of our success - and it can only be ensured by the commitment of people who realize that success is built one customer at a time.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Retail

What you'll do

  • Assist with the technical functions of dispensing prescriptions and provide superior service to customers. Participate in the maintenance and operations of the Pharmacy as described by the Pharmacy Standards of Practice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Shoppers Drug Mart pay for a Pharmacy Assistant?

Shoppers Drug Mart offers a competitive compensation package for the Pharmacy Assistant role. The salary range is CAD 0k - 0k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Pharmacy Assistant do at Shoppers Drug Mart?

As a Pharmacy Assistant at Shoppers Drug Mart, you will: assist with the technical functions of dispensing prescriptions and provide superior service to customers. Participate in the maintenance and operations of the Pharmacy as described by the Pharmacy Standards of Practice..

Why join Shoppers Drug Mart as a Pharmacy Assistant?

Shoppers Drug Mart is a leading Retail company. The Pharmacy Assistant role offers competitive compensation.

Is the Pharmacy Assistant position at Shoppers Drug Mart remote?

The Pharmacy Assistant position at Shoppers Drug Mart is based in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Pharmacy Assistant position at Shoppers Drug Mart?

You can apply for the Pharmacy Assistant position at Shoppers Drug Mart directly through Clera. Click the "Apply Now" button above to start your application. Clera's AI-powered platform will help match your profile with this opportunity and guide you through the application process. You can also learn more about Shoppers Drug Mart on their website.