Pharmacy Assistant - Jobs in Parksville, BC

Job Description

Only hiring experienced assistant, who have worked in a busy pharmacy and knows the pace of work. Knowing Kroll will be an asset.We are a growing team currently with 8 employees, 3 Pharmacists, and 5 Assistants. Youll be replacing the current assistant who will be moving to our other location. Were a fun team who loves to help patients. Customer service and patient care is everything to us. All our employees (except for one) , have been with us since they joined. We make sure that our organization culture stays positive and lively. Winner of the best small business of the year (Parksville chamber of commerce).Job description and attributes:We need someone with a problem solving attitude, and takes initiatives to solve inquiries/day to day situations with ownership. Have attention to detail ; be adaptive and accepting to workflow changes and suggestions. Have ease in terms of navigating pharmacy softwares. Be a quick learner with a collaborative and amiable persona.www.tabletpharmacy.caExpectations :1) Attend Customers at the pick up point, ensure Pharmacist is relieved off the pickup site and to take over as soon as counselling part is conducted.2) Direct customers to appropriate OTC products.3) Maintain the OTC (front shop) section (ensure products are stocked, manage empty spaces with an alternative, check for expired products time to time, ensure price tickets are updated). Conduct monthly expiry checks and returns.4) Attend phone calls, take refill requests, transfer requests, general inquiries as much as possible, and handing the call to the pharmacists only when necessary.5) Count medications (we have automated counters, no manual counting is involved), fill blister packs, basic mixing and compounding procedures.6) Basic opening and closing procedures ( turn on and off open signs, TV, stereo, side walk sign, replenish water,cups , allign waiting room chairs, end of the day garbage etc...). We have cleaners so day to day cleaning may not be required.7) Cyclically check outbox for stale prescriptions , pull out expired inventory and return them, manage and return medication for disposal as needed.8) Processing prescriptions (system is paperless, so not much filing is involved, however a few things are still required to be filed), batch scanning prescriptions, know/learn kroll very well.9) To be compliant with any changes required as per PODSA bylaws (manager will educate), follow manager/management directions and adapt to any suggested workflow changes.Benefits : Optional Extended Healthcare.* To be well versed in Kroll will be an asset.* Prior pharmacy experience required.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentSalary: $19 -20 per hour , depending on experience.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentSalary: $19.00-$20.00 per hourAdditional pay:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Store discount
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Parksville, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Can you legally work in Canada i.e. have either Permanent Residence/Citizenship/Open Work Permit

Experience:

• pharmacy: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Drivers License (required)

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