Pharmacy Assistant

Pharmacy Assistant

Guardian Drugs

Elk Point, AB

Summary

We believe the community comes first. In this position you’ll be able to join a locally owned and operated business to deliver health services in your community and keep the customer at the center of everything you do.

Job Description

• Greet customers promptly and gather prescription information accurately
• Assist in prescription preparation and handle prescription pickup
• Responsible for general enquiries from patients and referral to Pharmacist where required and necessary
• Effectively communicate to customers both in person and over the phone
• Identify patients who are candidates for pharmacy services where appropriate and provide administrative support to the Pharmacist
• Contact physicians’ offices as needed (e.g. for special authorization requests etc.) and maintain all relevant documentation
• Accurately file completed documentation as per Pharmacy Standards of Practice, in a timely and organized manner
• Maintenance of pharmacy stock through inventory control systems

Skills & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Diploma from a Pharmacy Assistant credited course preferred
• Previous Pharmacy Experience required
• Strong computer skills
• Retail Experience an Asset
• Exceptional customer service skills with a talent for building customer loyalty and ability to communicate
• Effective organizational skills, ability to multi task
• Strong attention to detail

Please submit resume to:

Chris Letawsky at Guardian Drugs (780)724-3331

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Store discount
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Elk Point, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience

• pharmacy: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person