Pharmacy Assistant

What you’ll do: Working closely with the Pharmacy Manager and under the supervision of a pharmacists, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing, packaging and labeling pharmaceutical products, under the supervision of a pharmacist;
• Managing patient profiles, submit insurance claims, pharmacy services to the insurer and resolve payment or coverage issues with payers;
• Maintaining prescription records and inventory of medication of pharmaceutical products;
• Delivery of medication to patients in town and in some cases out of town; vehicle will be provided if applicable;
• Adhere to the Meadow Lake Co-op and government guidelines on asset protection, alcohol and substance policy and proper disposal of medical waste and expired prescriptions;
• Provide exceptional customer service that will promote the sale of co-op merchandise in the pharmacy;
• Maintain and control the cash register in the pharmacy in accordance with cash handling procedures;
• Attend to customer inquiries in person and over the phone;
• Adhere to all confidentiality and privacy regulations;
• Other duties as assigned.

Why it matters:

Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.

Who you are: You have the ability to work independently and take direction when required.

• You have the ability to work independently and take direction when required;
• You desire to work in a patient focused environment;
• You have a positive team player attitude;
• You have strong work ethic;
• You have the ability to work under pressure in a fast paced-environment;
• Experience is an asset but is not required.

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.