Pharmacy Assistant (6 Month Contract)

We are currently seeking applicants for a Pharmacy Assistant position to assist our client. We welcome you to submit your application, if you are interested.

Your Day to Day:

• Ensuring accurate documentation of completed work as per policies and procedures
• Preparing prescriptions (gathering data from nursing staff) to be filled via dispensary software
• Processing, adjudicating, dispensing, and filling prescriptions via Pacmed automation
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment
• Maintaining strict confidentiality and ethical standards

What You Bring To The Team:

• Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant or certification from an accredited Pharmacy Assistant program
• Working knowledge of pharmacy calculations
• Visual acuity, numeracy, detail oriented, manual dexterity appropriate for handling strip packs, prescription bottles and labels
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, able to maintain a professional demeanor when speaking with clientele. Remains calm under pressure and is able to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated customer service experience; strong motivation to succeed
• Possess a positive, cooperative and team-oriented attitude
• Experience with KROLL and/or Pacmed an asset

Qualities for Success:

• Ability to manage changing priorities
• Ability to work independently, and as a member of a team
• Customer service oriented
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time-management skills

Application Process

All applicants must successfully pass satisfactory background screening (depending on the role - Criminal Record Check,Credit Check, Drivers Abstract, Education Verification, Current Professional Registration) and referencing. Background screening will be completed after an offer of employment has been extended and accepted.

Qualifications: Behaviours Preferred Dedicated

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well