PHARMACY ASSISTANT

*******Please note:This posting is intended to build a pipeline of qualified candidates in anticipation of thegrowth our Pharmacy team is forecasting across the country. While there may not be an immediate opening, we encourage you to apply so we can connect when a suitable opportunity arises.*******WHO WE AREWhen it comes to health, we’re always looking for waysto push for better. It’s why we were founded in the first place. In 1957, ourfounder, pharmacist William Wilkinson, witnessed a mother sacrifice her healthby forgoing her own medicine to pay for her sick daughter’s prescription. Heknew there had to be a better way. So, he introduced North America’s firstprepaid drug plan, and GreenShield was born as a not-for-profit with a missionto support better health for all Canadians.We aren’t just a health and benefits company. We’rethe only not-for-profit social enterprise that brings worlds of coverage andcare together, all in one place.We’re noble challengers, purposefully building a betterway and we need the best people to help us create a more holistic approach thattakes care of the mind and body.Our mission is to create better health for allCanadians, and we know that starts with our employees.THEROLE IN A NUTSHELLWhen it comes to health, we’re always looking for ways to push for better. It’s why we were founded in the first place. In 1957, our founder, pharmacist William Wilkinson, witnessed a mother sacrifice her health by forgoing her own medicine to pay for her sick daughter’s prescription. He knew there had to be a better way. So, he introduced North America’s first prepaid drug plan, and GreenShield was born as a not-for-profit with a mission to support better health for all Canadians.We aren’t just a health and benefits company. We’re the only not-for-profit social enterprise that brings worlds of coverage and care together, all in one place. We’re noble challengers, purposefully building a better way and we need the best people to help us create a more holistic approach that takes care of the mind and body.Our mission is to create better health for all Canadians, and we know that starts with our employees.Greenshield Health Digital Pharmacy is a fast growing, tech-driven, online pharmacy where innovation in patient-care comes first. With access to provincial e-health databases and new communication tools (PrescribeIT), Greenshield is redefining clinical pharmacy and becoming a key contributor in bringing hospital level of collaboration and care into the community setting. Using these tools, we are able to personalize doses to each individual and help combat medication overuse, while advancing improvement in chronic disease management and compliance. This may involve clinical suggestions to lower doses, switching to safer alternatives and even deprescribing.What you'll be doingProvide exceptional customer service to all patients (requires excellent communication skills by phone, email, and messagingPrepare shipments for couriers delivering patient orderOperating a PacMed robot for strip packaging of community and group home patientSupport the pharmacy team in prescription workflow, customer service, and general pharmacy duties including:Communicating with patients by phone and email about their orders, prescriptions, and professional service needEntry and billing of prescriptionPreparation and packaging of prescriptionInventory management and asset protectionGeneral organization and cleaning of dispensaryComply with all ethics and standards of practice of the Ontario College of Pharmacists under the supervision of Regulated Pharmacy Technicians and PharmacistTake on other tasks or projects to support pharmacy operations as necessaryWHO WE'RE LOOKING FORAt least 2 years of experience as a Pharmacy AssistantExperience with Kroll pharmacy softwareExperience with PacMed is an assetExcellent communication and customer service skillsAdaptabilityAbility to learn new skillsCritical thinking and problem-solving skillsJob Type: Temporary - Full-timeOn-site parkingSchedule: Monday to Friday 9:00AM to 5:00PM (7.5-hour shifts, paid lunch)Experience: pharmacy: 2 years (preferred)Work Location: In person, London, OntarioTHE CULTUREWe believe a career should be meaningful. Not just ameans to earn a living. Our culture is one where everyone's voice is heard andvalued. Because that’s what it takesto create better health for all. We dare to challenge the status quo. And we’redriven by people who have challenged theirs. We believe that yourworkplace should empower you to be the best version of yourself. That’s why we provide aplace where you can be inspired, challenged, and rewarded.Where your growth means our growth.Where your voice is heard and valued.Where your work has purpose. And purpose matters.We believe our people arecritical to our overall success. Inclusivity makes us a stronger, smarter andmore informed organization. Being intentionally inclusive of diversebackgrounds, perspectives and experiences will enhance our company culture topositively impact how we support our communities. A career at GreenShield isn’t just about personalachievements, it's about making adifference together.Here’s to Better Health for AllAFEW MORE DETAILSProficiency in English is requiredfor this position. As part of this role, you will be required to communicatewith colleagues or customers who use English as their primary language. By requiring English proficiency for thisposition, we aim to ensure that our employees can excel in their roles,collaborate, and communicate effectively, and contribute to the success of ourorganization.GS supports diversity, equity andinclusion in our teams and communities, and we value the unique contributionsmade by all. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly to everyrequirement, we invite you to apply. We encourage applications fromall candidates and will accommodate needs under human rights legislationthroughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please let usknow of any accommodation through requestforaccommodation@greenshield.ca. Information received relating toaccommodation will be addressed confidentially.Providing this information givesGS consent to use your personal information to assess your suitability forspecific positions, future opportunities or for your personnel file. Yourrésumé will be held in strict confidence and will be viewed only by theOrganization. Information may be stored outside of Canada and could be used foraggregate statistical purposes (which uses no personal identification). #J-18808-Ljbffr