About the Role
Assist with the technical functions of dispensing prescriptions, support pharmacy services, and maintain pharmacy operations according to professional standards. Provide superior, timely, and pleasant customer service.
Responsibilities
- Greet customers promptly and gather prescription information.
- Perform duties according to the assigned Role Assignment Schedule.
- Refer all clinical inquiries to the pharmacist.
- Accurately dispense prescription medications.
- Perform third-party adjudication where required.
- Set realistic customer expectations for wait times.
- Locate and cash out prescriptions and ancillary items.
- Refer customers requiring counseling to the Pharmacist.
- Maintain and control the cash register in the dispensary.
- Adhere to all confidentiality and privacy requirements.
- Receive new and repeat prescription orders in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
- Prepare and submit orders, excluding controlled drugs and narcotics.
- Manage incoming faxes according to Pharmacy Standards of Practice.
- Accurately file completed documentation as per Pharmacy Standards of Practice.
- Assist in prescription preparation to company standards and professional services.
- Perform data entry for new prescriptions and manage refill request processing.
- Select medications to fill prescriptions according to Pharmacy Standards.
- Count or measure, package, and label prescriptions accurately.
- Enter and maintain appropriate data within the applicable Pharmacy systems.
Requirements
- Registered with the corresponding provincial licensing college.
- Diploma from a Pharmacy Technician College.
- Previous Pharmacy Experience preferred.
- Effective organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask.
- Problem Solving Skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
Skills
- Customer Service
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking
- Problem Solving
- Attention to detail
Location
- Community
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Flexible schedules
Education Level
- Diploma from a Pharmacy Technician College
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive pay
Benefits
- Purchase discount program
- Flexible and varied schedules
- Online learning through Academy
About the Company
- Locally owned and operated stores delivering health, beauty and convenience services.
- Shoppers Drug Mart®/Pharmaprix® is innovating health and wellness in Canada.
- Network of more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores.
- Committed to building a talented team that champions collaboration, kindness and inclusivity.
Equal Opportunity
- Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.
- Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct.
