Pharmacy Assistant

  • Langford
  • Heart Pharmacy Group Owned By Naz Rayani

OPEN INTERVIEWS : Be interviewed on the spot between 3PM and 5PM Wednesday August 23rd at our St Anthony's Pharmacy location - 582 Goldstream Ave. See you there!

Are you interested in joining a team whose mission is to improve the health of their customers and their community? Are you ready to create the 'Heart' experience for our customers by providing legendary prompt and friendly service? Can you care for our patient's health

  • dispensing loving care
  • while working in a busy store environment?

JOB PURPOSE

To assist the Pharmacist in the day to day activities in the pharmacy, including assisting in dispensing, inventory ordering and control, compounding preparations, operating the cash register, providing strong customer service and special events. This position reports to the Pharmacy Manager or Pharmacist-On-Duty.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Help patients who are dropping off or picking up their prescriptions. Enter prescriptions into the computer ensuring accurate entry of drug and patient information into PharmaNet patient records. Create or update the patient’s profile. Assist the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy. Assist the pharmacist with filling and labeling prescriptions utilizing the basket system. Answer telephone calls for the pharmacist. Compound oral solutions, ointments and creams. Pre Packaged bulk medications for nursing home or compliance patients. Assist pharmacist in scheduling and maintaining workflow. Assist in training new employees. Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained. Complete daily and weekly wholesale medication orders. Receive orders and stock inventory in the pharmacy and OTC and front store as required Prepare pharmacy inventory for annual pharmacy inventory count. Operate a cash register. Follow all loss prevention systems and procedures. Provide excellent customer service to all patients and call Pharmacist when required for medication recommendations, selection or counseling. Other duties as required.

Expectations : Bring a positive mental attitude to work each day and embrace challenges Willing to pursue further education as part of your career growth Be caring and supportive of your co-workers and our customers Be accountable, open and honest

Requirements & Skills : Excellent organizational skills and detail orientation

Strong communication skills

Basic math skills

Demonstrated customer service experience

Strong motivation to succeed

Proficient computer/data/entryskills

Prioritizes work to meet deadlines

Strong computer skills with accurate and efficient data entry

Ability to multitask and focus in fast paced environment

Demonstrates a positive and professional attitude

Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing

Ability to work within a team and independently