Pharmacy Assistant - Mississauga, Canada - Shoppers Drug Mart / Pharmaprix

Shoppers Drug Mart / Pharmaprix

Verified Company

Mississauga, Canada

10 hours ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Location:

6300 Viscount Road, Unit 1, Mississauga, Ontario, L4V 1H3

At Shoppers Drug Mart, we're innovating health and wellness in Canada.

From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we're caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day.

With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop, it's a great place to work.

Job Description

Location:

6300 Viscount Road, Unit 1, Mississauga, Ontario, L4V 1H3

At Shoppers Drug Mart, we're innovating health and wellness in Canada.

From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we're caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day.

With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop, it's a great place to work.

We're committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity. Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.

Why this role is important?
We are hiring a
Pharmacy Assistant Part-time, Central
Pharmacy Services.
You will be responsible for performing day to day operations for medication preparation and inventory management duties.

This positions is for part time
Friday-Saturday ONLY , the shift will oscillate from 10 am to 6:00-6:30pm,
make sure you have availability for such schedule.

What you'll do:

Prepare and package medications as per Pharmacy Standards of Practice, ensuring all relevant information and documentation is complete

Accurately enter and maintain appropriate data within the applicable systems

Ensure prescriptions are prioritized correctly in accordance with workflow

Resolve technical issues by contacting IT Service Desk as required

Prepare each prescription quickly and accurately

Prepare prescriptions for delivery

May be required to perform inventory management, under the direction and supervision of the pharmacist

Unpack and receive pharmacy totes inside pharmacy in a secure environment

Maintain proper storage of medications within the pharmacy according to 5S principles

Ensure stock bottles are put away in accordance with established workflow

Ensure narcotic inventory is detail received and records updated under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist

Put away received pharmacy inventory in appropriate location in accordance with established workflow

Prioritize recalls and immediately isolate product; quarantine until details of the recall are provided

Ensure stock rotation is completed and expired product is removed from the shelf and returned in accordance with standard operating procedures

Perform cycle counts in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures

Ensure regular replenishment of pharmacy drugs and supplies

Operate and maintain the automated dispensing equipment used to generate and produce prescriptions

Ensure that the machines have the correct and necessary supply of medication within the dispensing unit to prepare the prescriptions

Clean and maintain the equipment when necessary to ensure optimal performance

Follow Standard Operating Procedures and Pharmacist direction, and adhere to all legal requirements, including provincial and federal regulations and bi-laws

Comply with all established loss prevention policies and procedures

Maintaining cleanliness of work space according to 5s principles

What you'll need:

Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills

Ability to easily navigate basic computer software

Ability to prioritize work assignments

Ability to adapt to change

Experience working in a fast-paced environment where high attention to detail and accuracy is essential

Ability to work and maneuver quickly and consistently for extended periods of time

Ability to stand for an extended period of time

Positive, cooperative, and team-oriented attitude

Previous Pharmacy Assistant experience preferred

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions and duties as required for proper evaluation of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. _

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength.

We have made it a priority to reflect our nation's evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization.

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

**Why work at Shoppers Drug