Pharmacy Assistant (Full or Part-Time)

at  Milton Pharmacy

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Six Months of Pharmacy Assistant Experience In Canada is required
• Kroll Experience is Required

EXPERIENCE:

• Kroll Software: 1 year (preferred)
• pharmacy assistant in CANADA: 1 year (required)

SUMMARY

As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will be integral to delivering high-quality patient care and supporting the pharmacy team. Reporting to the Pharmacist, your core responsibilities will include assisting the pharmacist, and assisting with patient inquiries. By utilizing your relevant skills, you will contribute to a seamless pharmacy operation, ensuring that patients receive their medications safely and efficiently while maintaining a welcoming environment. Join us in making a difference in patient health and well-being.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Kroll: 1 year (required)
• pharmacy assistant in CANADA: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In perso

• Processes patient purchases by operating a cash registers and related hardware; and using appropriate procedures for different payment types and items sold
• Maintains merchandise presentation in the pharmacy by stocking and rotating merchandise and supplies received from distribution centers and suppliers; removing damaged or out-of-date goods; setting up, cleaning, and organizing product displays; signing and pricing merchandise; and securing fragile and high-shrink merchandise
• Maintains the Pharmacy area in accordance with company policies and procedures by properly handling claims and returns; utilizing equipment to perform a variety of merchandising functions (for example, pricing merchandise, creating signs, verifying merchandise on-hands); arranging and organizing merchandise and supplies; identifying shrink and damages; ensuring a safe work environment; completing and retaining required paperwork, logs, and other documentation
• Monitors and resolves problems in the prescription fulfillment process when necessary by processing information for third-party insurance claims; rescanning illegible images; alerting patients to inventory that is out of stock, partial fills, and the need for physician authorizations on refills; and identifying situations requiring pharmacist’s action
• Promotes and maintains the Pharmacy’s professional reputation and provides patients/members with pharmacy products and services in accordance with local laws and company policies and procedures by assisting the pharmacist in the prescription fulfillment process; processing third party insurance claims and/or rejections; assisting patients/members with prescription orders and purchases; and completing, maintaining, and securing paperwork, forms, and other required documentation
• Provides patientservice in the Pharmacy area by acknowledging them; identifying their needs; initiating the prescription fulfillment process at the pharmacy drop-off window; creating prescription orders; promoting products and services; resolving member issues and concerns; assisting with purchase decesions; locating over the counter merchandise; and maintaining a safe shopping environment
• Enters prescription data into pharmacy software by reading the prescription; translating prescription information into corresponding system codes; transcribing appropriate prescription data (for example, written date, drug name, strength, directions for use (sig), refills, name of prescribing physician, and prescriber CPSO number); and creating or modifying patient/member records
• Fills prescriptions by retrieving prescription orders; counting, pouring, measuring or weighing medication tablets, liquids, and creams; mixing or reconstituting medications as needed; selecting, filling, and labeling prescription containers; and operating scanning equipment and/or automated dispensing systems to ensure prescription accuracy
• Provides member assistance during prescription pick-up by verifying patient information, according to policies and procedures
• Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners; identifying priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carrying out tasks; communicating progress and information; determining and recommending ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback
• Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; using the Open Door Policy; and applying these in executing business processes and practices