Pharmacy Assistant Jobs

• Neighbourly Pharmacy* is looking for a *Pharmacy Assistant *to join our *Saskatoon-Central, SK* location at *Earl's Pharmacy*.

About Us
Neighbourly Pharmacy is Canada's largest and fastest-growing network of community pharmacies. With over 279 locations, our team of experienced industry leaders is passionate about providing exceptional patient care to our communities. We have been recently recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We know that our people are our most valuable asset, and we take pride in helping our employees realize their career goals.

Reporting to the Store Operator/Pharmacy Manager, and under the supervision of a pharmacist, this role is responsible for performing specific dispensing functions as outlined by provincial regulations and standards of practice.

• 40 hours per week.
• The usual shifts will be Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.

Responsibilities

• Daily cycle counts and inventory management.
• Supporting pharmacists in clerical tasks and triaging emails.
• Oversight of McKesson ordering.
• Ordering dispensing supplies.
• Removing and processing expired meds and, returns to McKesson.
• Assisting with monthly care home billing and, batch fill billing.
• Medication management for pouch changes.
• Printing and distributing reports.
• Packing up care home deliveries.
• Ordering from a secondary supplier.

*Care Home Tasks*

• Medication room audits, management of stat box, ward stocks and contingency meds.
• Weekly home visits to pick up and process refills, returned meds, and signing off for returned medications.

*Dispensing*
The pharmacy assistant must be always under the supervision of a pharmacist. All dispensing functions performed by a pharmacy assistant must be carried out following provincial regulations and standards of practice.

• Regularly phone customers for unclaimed prescriptions.
• Receive a written prescription from customers.
• Attach the label to the prescription container.
• Ensure that the original container, prescription container contents, and label are checked and initialled by the pharmacist.
• Locate the medication, select the prescription container, and count/pour the medication.

*Pharmacy Operations*
Perform other tasks as outlined by the pharmacy manager or staff pharmacists. To include:

• All doctors’ calls and inquiries regarding prescriptions, copies, drug information, and poisons must be referred to a pharmacist.
• Maintain stocks of pamphlets/consumer information.
• Maintain OTC/non-prescription sections, as designated.
• Assist with inventory control.
• Assist with checking off and putting away pharmaceutical orders.
• Maintain adequate stock of pharmacy supplies.
• Answer the pharmacy telephone, except for the doctor’s line, which should be answered by a pharmacist.
• Assist with third-party billing.
• Keep all areas of the pharmacy clean, neat, and professional.
• Set up a schedule for outdated pharmaceuticals.

Qualifications & Skills

• Preference will be given to those who have retail Pharmacy experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Professional attitude and ability to communicate well with customers and co-workers.
• Kroll experience is an asset.
• Able to work independently and have experience multi-tasking.

* *Your own reliable motor vehicle is required.*

• Due to this position’s sensitive nature, the successful candidate must complete a Criminal Record Check.

_*Neighbourly Pharmacy *__is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to delivering accessibility and equality to all job applicants, staff, and customers. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired._
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits

• Dental care
• Vision care
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Store discount
• Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement

• French not required

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• No weekends
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability To Commute/relocate

• Saskatoon, SK S7N 2K8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience

• Pharmacy Assistant: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification

• Permanent provincial driver's licence (required)

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