Pharmacy Assistant - Ottawa, Canada - MediSystem Pharmacy Limited

MediSystem Pharmacy Limited

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

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Location:

40 Camelot Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2G 5X8

At MediSystem Pharmacy, you can use your skills to do meaningful work that has a real impact, in an environment that promotes learning, growth and opportunity.

Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, MediSystem Pharmacy can turn your potential into performance that is recognized and rewarded.

We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and a work-life balance.

Why this role is important?

MediSystem is a division of Shoppers Drug Mart and is a specialized pharmacy servicing seniors in long term care and retirement homes throughout Ontario for over 24 years.

We currently service over 40,000 seniors across Canada. MediSystem is part of the Shoppers Drug Mart network of over 1,400 stores.

The decision to join a company is a big one. We have opportunities for hard working, energetic and reliable people just like you

What you will need to succeed as a Pharmacy Assistant:

No experience required in Pharmacy
Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn
Excellent oral and written communication and teamwork skills
Attention to detail
Ability to maneuver quickly and consistently for an extended period of time

To be adaptable

You may work in different departments to support workflow
Ability to problem solve and make decisions

As a Pharmacy assistant you will learn the below functions and may support in other areas, as required.

Automation
Generate automation reports via Kroll pharmacy management software
Package medications into unit dose pouches using the automation machine
Perform machine maintenance and troubleshooting
Manage automation workflow to meet workflow targets and schedules
Inventory
Maintain inventory at pharmacy to prespecified minimum stock levels.
Place orders for and maintain stock levels of pharmacy supplies or specialty items when needed
Perform inventory precount preparation and assist inventory count vendors on inventory count days
Action drug recalls and help obtain alternatives when products are unavailable
Shipping
Follow a step by step workflow process to prepare packages for shipment
Working with a team, you will use an automated process to package orders for nursing homes and have them ready for delivery
Investigate and trouble shoot orders to have them shipped on time
Prescription Filling
Follow a step by step workflow process to prepare medication orders for patients
Label medication and over the counter products, prepare medication blister packs, and mixtures
Use Kroll software in preparing and labeling prescriptions

To help you stand out, any or all the following are preferred

High school diploma
Kroll software experience
Pharmacy experience with Long Term Care

Employment Type:

Full time

Type of Role:

Regular

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.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing.

Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct - it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.