Pharmacy Assistant (Part-Time) Jobs

*Neighbourly Pharmacy* is looking for a *Pharmacy Assistant *to join our *Swan River, MB* location at *Swan Health Care Plus 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.

• The store is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
• 25 hour per week.
• The usual shifts will fall between these days and times.

Responsibilities
*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.

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

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

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• Set up a schedule for outdated pharmaceuticals.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

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Professional attitude and ability to communicate well with customers and co-workers.
• Due to this position’s sensitive nature, the successful candidate must complete a Criminal Record Check.
• Preference will be given to those who have retail Pharmacy experience.
• Able to work independently and have experience multi-tasking.
• Kroll experience is an asset.

_*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 Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 25 per week
Salary: $16.00 per hour
Flexible Language Requirement

• French not required

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Day shift
• No weekends

Ability To Commute/relocate

• Swan River, MB R0L 1Z0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience

• Pharmacy Assistant: 1 year (preferred)

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