Rubicon Pharmacies Pharmacy Assistant Part Time in Warman, SK

Under the personal supervision of a pharmacist, to perform specific dispensing functions as outlined by provincial regulations. To assist in inventory control, supplies and housekeeping duties. Reports to the Pharmacy Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. DISPENSING
The pharmacy assistant must be under the supervision of a pharmacist at all times. All dispensing functions performed by a pharmacy assistant must be carried out in accordance with provincial regulations and standards of practice.

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

B. PHARMACY OPERATIONS
Perform other tasks as outlined by the pharmacy manager or staff pharmacists. Generally, to include:

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• Set up a schedule for outdated pharmaceuticals.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

QUALIFICATIONS AND PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Preference will be given to those who have retail Pharmacy experience.
• Must have valid class 5 driver’s license.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and has experience multi-tasking.
• Professional attitude and ability to communicate well with customers and co-workers.