Pharmacy Assistant - Portage La Loche, SK

● Receive prescriptions from patients, follow provincial legal/regulatory conditions, and maintain patient confidentiality;

● Perform computer functions as directed by the Pharmacist, including data entry, price check, patient information entry/update, refills, and report generation

● Fill prescriptions (always under the Pharmacist’s or Regulated Pharmacy Technician’s supervision);

● Select appropriate products, and count, measure, and prepare the products;

● Label and organize prescriptions for Pharmacist, and gain necessary approvals for verbal refills where authorized;

● Facilitate all aspects of Cognitive Services;

● Maintain inventory control;

● Assist Pharmacist in maintaining appropriate stock levels of drugs and supplies, and check for, and pull, expired medications at least monthly, and;

● Maintain supplies and clerical organization.

Desired Skills & Experience:

● Certification from a College/On-line Pharmacy Technician school (accreditation not necessary);

● Two or more years of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant;

● Experience with report generation; and able to prepare receipts, invoices, letters and memos, and general filling;

● Experience filling medication orders, including measuring, mixing, and packaging, labeling, and delivering;

● Ability to work under minimal supervision;

● Competent and efficient with Kroll pharmacy management system

● Experience in retail or administration is an asset;

● Great customer service skills;

● Strong communication skills, both verbally and written, and;

● Policy and procedure driven, with respect and understanding of community differences.

We create a collaborative and constructive culture by:

• Being Enterprising * Committing to our Customer * Working with Passion * Leading and Developing Others * Demonstrating Respect and Inclusivity * Building Trust

The North West Company is committed to inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from all candidates including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, and persons with disabilities.

A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization.