Pharmacy Assistant - Central Pharmacy Services - Vial (Afternoon Team)

at  Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmaprix

Referred applicants must not apply directly to this role. All referred applicants must use their unique referral link generated when they are referred by an existing colleague.

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT?

We are hiring a Pharmacy Assistant, Central Pharmacy Services - Vial.
You will be responsible for performing day-to-day operations for medication preparation and inventory management duties.

What you will do:

• Prepare and package medications as per Pharmacy Standards of Practice, ensuring all relevant information and documentation is complete
• Accurately enter and maintain appropriate data within the applicable systems
• Ensure prescriptions are prioritized correctly in accordance with workflow
• Prepare each prescription quickly and accurately
• Prepare prescriptions for delivery
• May be required to perform inventory management, under the direction and supervision of the pharmacist
• Unpack and receive pharmacy totes inside pharmacy in a secure environment
• Maintain proper storage of medications within the pharmacy according to 5S principles
• Ensure stock bottles are put away in accordance with established workflow
• Put away received pharmacy inventory in appropriate location in accordance with established workflow
• Ensure stock rotation is completed and expired product is removed from the shelf and returned in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Ensure regular replenishment of pharmacy drugs and supplies
• Operate and maintain the automated dispensing equipment used to generate and produce prescriptions
• Ensure that the machines have the correct and necessary supply of medication within the dispensing unit to prepare the prescriptions
• Clean and maintain the equipment when necessary to ensure optimal performance
• Regularly read and action/implement view communication vehicles (e.g. Communication Binder, Communication Board, email)
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and Pharmacist direction, and adhere to all legal requirements, including provincial and federal regulations and bylaw’s
• Comply with all established loss prevention policies and procedures
• Maintaining cleanliness of workspace according to 5s principles

What you will need:

• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to easily navigate basic computer software
• Ability to prioritize work assignments
• Ability to adapt to change
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment where high attention to detail and accuracy is essential
• Ability to work and maneuver quickly and consistently for extended periods of time
• Ability to stand for an extended period of time
• Positive, cooperative, and team-oriented attitude
• Previous Pharmacy Assistant experience preferred

TYPE OF ROLE:

Regular
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