pharmacy assistant

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• or equivalent experience

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Pharmacy or drugstore
• Community or retail pharmacy

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate
• Enter client information in databases
• Help pharmacists
• Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products
• Maintain prescription records
• Prepare medications for clients
• Set up and dismantle equipment
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Compound, package and label pharmaceutical products
• Bill third party insurers
• Maintain inventories of medications and prescription records of pharmaceutical products
• Process claims such as health insurance or workers compensation
• Maintain supplies
• Order supplies and equipment
• Organize and maintain inventory

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Pharmacy technician Certification

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Kroll Software

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)